Vermont HCR248: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hazen Union High School Wildcats Division III championship boys’ basketball

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, April 10, 2026:

State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 248 Offered by Representative Southworth of Walden House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hazen Union High School Wildcats Division III championship boys' basketball team Whereas, the Hazen boys' basketball team has established an enviable record on the court, appearing in each of the most recent five championship games at the Barre Auditorium, but despite great efforts, it had not brought home the title in 2023, 2024, or 2025, so in 2026, the Wildcats were determined to end the season triumphantly, and Whereas, in the decisive contest, the second-seeded Wildcats were paired against the top-ranked Randolph Galloping Ghosts, challenging the Hazen hoopsters to prove themselves worthy of this athletic honor, and Whereas, although the Galloping Ghosts dominated early on, building a 28-26 halftime lead, the Wildcats signaled their readiness to surge ahead, closing the half with an 8-2 scoring advantage, and once the teams resumed play in the third quarter, Hazen ignited a powerful offensive charge, finishing the contest with a convincing 66-49 victory, delighting their exuberant fans, and Whereas, the pleased Wildcats (20-4) were Jeter Demers, Kobe Smith, Noah Foster, Jameson Lamarre, Talon Michaud, Ethan Gann, Sullivan Laflam, Morgan Michaud, Dawson Michaud, Lincoln Hill, Lucian Jurkiewicz, and Chayse Newell, and Whereas, Head Coach Aaron Hill and assistant coaches …

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Sponsors

• Michael Southworth (R, Caledonia-2) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Ceremonial Reading
2. April 10, 2026: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
3. April 10, 2026: Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
4. April 10, 2026: Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
5. April 10, 2026: On Consent Calendar
6. April 9, 2026: On Consent Calendar

Common questions

What is HCR248?

HCR248 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hazen Union High School Wildcats Division III championship boys’ basketball .

What does HCR248 do?

House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2026 Hazen Union High School Wildcats Division III championship boys’ basketball team

What is the status of HCR248?

Passed both chambers as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored HCR248?

Michael Southworth (R, Caledonia-2).

Where is the official record for HCR248?

On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.248