Vermont H.C.R. 181: House concurrent resolution congratulating the 2017 Thetford Academy Panthers Division III championship girls' basketball team

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2026

VT LEG #387224 v.1
No. R-222. House concurrent resolution congratulating the winners of the 2025 Spirit
of the ADA Award.
(H.C.R.181)
Offered by Representatives Marcotte of Coventry, Wood of Waterbury, Bishop of
Colchester, Bosch of Clarendon, Boutin of Barre City, Carris Duncan of Whitingham,
Cooper of Pownal, Duke of Burlington, Garofano of Essex, Graning of Jericho, McGill
of Bridport, Micklus of Milton, Olson of Starksboro, Priestley of Bradford, and White of
Waitsfield
Whereas, the State of Vermont recognizes the value and capabilities of its workforce,
and it has a strong commitment to equal opportunity for all, regardless of disability, race,
color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin, and
Whereas, our State, its people, and its economy benefit when all Vermonters of all
abilities are provided the opportunity to contribute their skills, talents, and gifts as part of
Vermont’s workforce, and
Whereas, the Governor’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities
(the Committee) annually presents the Spirit of the ADA Award to businesses that reflect
the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act in their employment practices, and
Whereas, the criteria that the Committee uses to select award recipients include
creating an accessibility recruitment and hiring process, incorporating on-the-job
accommodations, providing accessible physical structures to ensure that there is success
for all employees, and implementing an overall employment strategy that includes hiring
people with disabilities, and
Whereas, the 2025 Spirit of the ADA Award winners are: American Meadows;
August First; Ava’s Home Care Services; Birnn Chocolates of Vermont; Blackwell
Bookkeeping; C.P. Dudley Store; Cassella Waste Systems, Inc.; Copley Hospital;
Eastview at Middlebury; Elevate; Fairfield Inn and Suites Waterbury/Stowe by Marriott;
Garden Path Elder Living/Bradley House; Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity,
Swanton; JaniTech; Maplefields, Morrisville; Ocean State Job Lots, Morrisville; Price
Chopper, Morrisville; Price Chopper, West Rutland; Sonnax; Special Needs Support
Center (SNSC); Stella Healthcare Group; the Barre Partnership; TRIO Community
Meals; Vermont Granite Museum; Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort; and Walmart,
Rutland, now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly congratulates the winners of the 2025 Spirit of the ADA
Award, and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
each recipient of a 2025 Spirit of the ADA Award.