Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR172: House concurrent resolution in memory of the admired Vermont folk singer and former Elmore Town Moderator Jon Gailmor
Status: Passed both chambers, January 23, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, January 23, 2026:
State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 172 OfferedbyAllMembersoftheHouse House concurrent resolution in memory of the admired Vermont folk singer and former Elmore Town Moderator Jon Gailmor Whereas, joyful melodies in celebration of Vermont as "a jewel in the heart of New England" and in praise of the State'svalues, freedom, strength, and specialnessasa placeto callhomewere thehallmarks ofthemusic ofJon Gailmor, themansomereferredtoasthePeteSeegerofVermont, and Whereas, Jon Gailmor studied at the Pennsylvania State University and Temple University, earning a degree in education, and Whereas, having rejected a possible commercial music career, alternatively, in 1977, Jon Gailmor relocated to Vermont, initially settling in East Montpelier, then moving north to Elmore, and after first focusing on performances at local music clubs, Jon Gailmor recognized that school residencies and musical collaborations with young audiences were histrueartisticcalling, and Whereas, Jon Gailmor characterized children as "naturals in making up songs," and from 1979 to the early 2000s, he shared his love of creating music with them on his Just Kidding radio show, which aired on radio stations WNCS (the Point)inMontpelierandWDEVinWaterbury, and Whereas, the radio show's name mirrored the title of his song, which featured the lyrics "Just kidding being a kid," andsimilarfunstanzas, and Whereas, Jon Gailmor became an avid fan of Vermont's citizen governance process, and in 1994, he even composed a songhonoringthistradition, entitled"ATownMeetingTune," …
Sponsors
- David Yacovone (D, Lamoille-Washington) · primary sponsor
- Saudia LaMont (D, Lamoille-Washington) · primary sponsor
- Angela Arsenault (D, Chittenden-2)
- Sarah Austin (D, Chittenden-19)
- Richard Bailey (R, Lamoille-2)
- John Bartholomew (D, Windsor-1)
- Ashley Bartley (R, Franklin-1)
- Daisy Berbeco (D, Chittenden-21)
- Matthew Birong (D, Addison-3)
- Doug Bishop (D, Chittenden-20)
- Alyssa Black (D, Chittenden-24)
- Tiffany Bluemle (D, Chittenden-13)
Latest actions
- : Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- : Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
- : Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- : On Consent Calendar
- : On Consent Calendar
Common questions
- What is HCR172?
- HCR172 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution in memory of the admired Vermont folk singer and former Elmore Town Moderator Jon Gailmor.
- What is the status of HCR172?
- Passed both chambers as of January 23, 2026. Latest action: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b (January 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR172?
- David Yacovone (D, Lamoille-Washington), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR172?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.172
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