Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR286: House concurrent resolution congratulating Wassick Tire Service of Bennington on its 80th anniversary
Status: Passed both chambers, May 8, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 8, 2026:
R-344 Page 1 of 1 No. R-344. House concurrent resolution congratulating Wassick Tire Service of Bennington on its 80th anniversary. (H.C.R.286) Offered by Representatives Greer of Bennington, Morrissey of Bennington, Cooper of Pownal, Corcoran of Bennington, Durfee of Shaftsbury, and Nigro of Bennington Offered by Senators Bongartz and Plunkett Whereas, during World War II, Steve Wassick Sr. served in the U.S. military, which assigned him to a vehicle repair unit, and, through this work experience, he developed an interest in the tire business, and Whereas, upon his return to civilian life, Steve Wassick Sr. worked for Abel's Tire Corporation in Rutland, and Whereas, his marriage to Ellen McArthur of Woodford prompted Steve Wassick Sr. to relocate to Bennington in 1946 and establish his own tire enterprise, Wassick Tire Service, which, since its opening day, has sold tires and wheels for a variety of motor vehicles and has provided associated support services to ensure these products remain road-ready, and Whereas, in the early 1980s, Wassick Tire Service experienced a generational leadership change when Steve Wassick Sr.'s sons, Steve Jr. and Donnie, assumed the mantle of leadership, and, subsequently, Donnie purchased his brother's share of the business, and, in the summer months, Donnie's son, DJ, a teacher at the Stratton Mountain School, works with his father, and Whereas, in 2014, the staff, …
Sponsors
- William Greer (D, Bennington-2) · primary sponsor
- Mary Morrissey (R, Bennington-5) · primary sponsor
- Seth Bongartz (D, Bennington District)
- Jonathan Cooper (D, Bennington-1)
- Timothy Corcoran (D, Bennington-2)
- David Durfee (D, Bennington-3)
- Michael Nigro (D, Bennington-5)
- Robert Plunkett (D, Bennington District)
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 HCR286?
- HCR286 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating Wassick Tire Service of Bennington on its 80th anniversary.
- What is the status of HCR286?
- Passed both chambers as of May 8, 2026. Latest action: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b (May 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR286?
- William Greer (D, Bennington-2), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR286?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.286
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