House recognizes school shooting survivor Madeline Connery and welcomes Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds
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Lawmakers welcomed Madeline Connery, a Brown University student and recent witness before the House Judiciary Committee, and introduced board members of the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds. Speakers expressed support and invited members to the gallery.
The Member from East Montpelier introduced guest Madeline Connery of Shelburne, a Brown University student who earlier testified before the House Judiciary Committee about her experience as a survivor of a school shooting. The member described Connery's actions following the incident and said Vermont is a supportive community. "Vermont is your home, and we are here for you even if we didn't just experience that same experience with you," the member said.
Separately, the Member from Georgia introduced representatives of the Federation of Vermont Lakes and Ponds, a statewide coalition of about 50 volunteer lake associations and individual stewards. The member named board members Jay White, Jeremy Jones, Kent Henderson, Vince Posegna, Jeff Schuman, and Chrissy Kakeo and asked the chamber to welcome them to the State House.
Both recognitions were ceremonial acknowledgements on the floor; the transcript records the introductions and a moment of silence but does not indicate legislative action tied to the guests.