Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR259: House concurrent resolution congratulating Terese Black on being named the 2026 Vermont Mother of the Year
Status: Passed both chambers, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 17, 2026:
State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R. 259 Offered by Representatives Branagan of Georgia, Austin of Colchester, Bartley of Fairfax, Bosch of Clarendon, Burkhardt of South Burlington, Burrows of West Windsor, Burtt of Cabot, Canfield of Fair Haven, Coffin of Cavendish, Dodge of Essex, Durfee of Shaftsbury, Goslant of Northfield, Greer of Bennington, Gregoire of Fairfield, Hango of Berkshire, Headrick of Burlington, Holcombe of Norwich, Howard of Rutland City, Howland of Rutland Town, Kimbell of Woodstock, Kleppner of Burlington, Lipsky of Stowe, Logan of Burlington, Maguire of Rutland City, Malay of Pittsford, Masland of Thetford, McCoy of Poultney, Morgan, M. of Milton, Morris of Springfield, North of Ferrisburgh, Ode of Burlington, Parsons of Newbury, Pinsonault of Dorset, Pritchard of Pawlet, Quimby of Lyndon, Sweeney of Shelburne, TagliaviaofCorinth, andWinterofLudlow OfferedbySenatorsChittenden, Collamore, Mattos, Norris, Perchlik, andWilliams HouseconcurrentresolutioncongratulatingTereseBlackonbeingnamedthe2026VermontMotheroftheYear Whereas, for approximately nine decades, the American Mothers, Inc. organization has annually honored a mother in each state and territory who "embodies traits highly regarded in mothers and displays the ability to strengthen family relationshipsthroughmaternalenergy," and Whereas, the 2026 Vermont Mother of the Year is Terese Black, the mother of two children and a "bonus" stepchild, and Whereas, Terese Black has been described as "a gifted mother, generous to people from all walks of life, and a loving friendtomanyinthecommunity," and …
Sponsors
- Carolyn Branagan (R, Franklin-1) · primary sponsor
- Sarah Austin (D, Chittenden-19)
- Ashley Bartley (R, Franklin-1)
- David Bosch (R, Rutland-2)
- Bridget Burkhardt (D, Chittenden-8)
- Elizabeth Burrows (D, Windsor-1)
- Gregory Burtt (R, Caledonia-Washington)
- William Canfield (R, Rutland-10)
- Thomas Chittenden (D, Chittenden-Southeast District)
- Voranus Coffin (R, Windsor-2)
- Brian Collamore (R, Rutland District)
- Leonora Dodge (D, Chittenden-23)
Latest actions
- : Ceremonial Reading
- : Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence
- : Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- : Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- : On Consent Calendar
- : On Consent Calendar
Common questions
- What is HCR259?
- HCR259 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating Terese Black on being named the 2026 Vermont Mother of the Year.
- What is the status of HCR259?
- Passed both chambers as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Ceremonial Reading (May 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR259?
- Carolyn Branagan (R, Franklin-1), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR259?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.259
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