The Vermont Legislature convened on February 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for a House Session that featured two significant resolutions honoring local achievements in sports.
The first item on the agenda was House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 3, which congratulated the Enosburg Falls High School Hornets for their remarkable victory in the 2024 Division '2 Championship softball game. The resolution detailed the Hornets' impressive comeback against the Linden Institute Vikings, who initially led the game by scoring eight runs in the second inning. However, the Hornets rallied, scoring a total of ten runs to secure a 10-8 win. The resolution recognized the players, including Cameron Benoit, Cassidy Blaney, and others, as well as the coaching staff led by head coach Randy Wells. The General Assembly directed the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to Enosburg Falls High School.
The second resolution, HCR 26, celebrated Alana Delsing Rosa Maher for winning a bronze medal in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The resolution highlighted Maher's journey from her early days in sports at Burlington High School to her success in rugby at Quinnipiac University, where she was a standout player. It noted her achievements, including being named the nation's top collegiate women's rugby player in 2017 and her participation in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. The resolution emphasized her role in promoting women's sports and body positivity following her Olympic success. The General Assembly also instructed the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to Maher.
The session concluded with an invitation for announcements from members, indicating a collaborative atmosphere among legislators. Overall, the meeting underscored the importance of recognizing local sports achievements and the contributions of Vermont athletes on national and international stages.