Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont HCR302: House concurrent resolution congratulating former Shaftsbury Selectboard Chair Arthur Whitman and his wife Kathy Whitman as the
Status: Passed both chambers, May 15, 2026
House concurrent resolution congratulating former Shaftsbury Selectboard Chair Arthur Whitman and his wife Kathy Whitman as the recipients of the 2026 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, May 15, 2026:
R-360 Page 1 of 2 No. R-360. House concurrent resolution congratulating former Shaftsbury Selectboard Chair Arthur Whitman and his wife Kathy Whitman as the recipients of the 2026 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award. (H.C.R.302) Offered by Representative Durfee of Shaftsbury Offered by Senators Bongartz and Plunkett Whereas, Art and Kathy Whitman are lifelong residents of the Shaftsbury area, and during their 60-year marriage, the couple's professional and personal initiatives and leadership have benefited their community, and Whereas, from 1988 until 2015, the Whitmans owned Whitman's Feed Store, an agricultural retailer that introduced state-of-the-art grain technology and best practices in animal nutrition to the economic benefit of the business, and the store served as a reliable source of employment; the Whitmans were known to help local farmers in need, and they were generous donors to local animal rescue organizations, and Whereas, as the owners of A&K Agriservices, the Whitmans sponsor local community events, including the Garlic Town USA Festival, and Whereas, in their roles as award-winning NorShaft Lions, the couple has supported efforts aiding disabled individuals, a healthy environment, and seniors; the Whitmans have chaired various community functions, including an annual Easter egg hunt, a charity golf tournament, a chili fest, Christmas tree sales, the Night for Sight Dinner Dance, Oktoberfest, the Peace Poster Contest, and youth camps; they are also long-term …
Sponsors
- David Durfee (D, Bennington-3) · primary sponsor
- Seth Bongartz (D, Bennington District) · primary sponsor
- Robert Plunkett (D, Bennington District) · primary sponsor
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 HCR302?
- HCR302 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): House concurrent resolution congratulating former Shaftsbury Selectboard Chair Arthur Whitman and his wife Kathy Whitman as the .
- What does HCR302 do?
- House concurrent resolution congratulating former Shaftsbury Selectboard Chair Arthur Whitman and his wife Kathy Whitman as the recipients of the 2026 Shaftsbury Ordinary Hero Award
- What is the status of HCR302?
- Passed both chambers as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR302?
- David Durfee (D, Bennington-3), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR302?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.302
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