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House reads concurrent resolution honoring former Rep. Kurt McCormick; family recognized
Summary
The Vermont House read HCR48, a concurrent resolution in memory of former Representative Kurt McCormick of Burlington; members offered remarks remembering his environmental advocacy and family members attended the session.
On Feb. 28, 2025, the Vermont House read House Concurrent Resolution 48, a resolution in memory of former Representative Kurt McCormick of Burlington. The resolution, offered by all members of the House, outlines McCormick's career in the legislature, his work on environmental and transportation policy, and his service as Vermont bicycle and pedestrian coordinator at the Department of Transportation.
A member from Brattleboro spoke on the floor after the reading, calling McCormick "a kind and gentle soul" and describing him as "a committed environmentalist who lived his values rather than talked about them." The member said McCormick had traveled the state by bicycle, train and bus to meet committee members and highlighted his role in expanding Amtrak service to Burlington. The member also noted family members present in the chamber and asked them to rise and be recognized.
The resolution's text as read on the floor states that McCormick died of cancer on Sept. 16, 2024, at age 72, and directs the secretary of state to send a copy of the resolution to his family. The transcript does not record a separate roll-call vote to adopt the resolution during the excerpt provided; the resolution was read and members offered remarks and recognition.
Remarks about McCormick's life and public service occurred during the floor announcement and recognition portion of the session, not as part of a separate roll-call vote or extended debate.
