House reads concurrent resolution honoring Nathan Souter
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Summary
The House read and accepted HCR200, a concurrent resolution celebrating the life and community contributions of Nathan Souter; legislators offered tributes and family members were recognized in the gallery.
The House read House Concurrent Resolution 200 on Feb. 19, 2026, honoring the life of Nathan Souter of Montpelier. The resolution recited Souter's biography, including his work founding Root Division in San Francisco, leadership at the local art center now known as "the current," service on the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience after the 2023 flood, board work with Migrant Justice and the Peace and Justice Center, teaching in Montpelier, and his death on 05/13/2025 at age 52. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to Souter's family and named organizations.
After the reading, a legislator offered a floor tribute describing Souter as "the best of us here in Montpelier," recalled his flood relief work and community leadership, and invited family members in the gallery to be recognized. The transcript records family members Galen and Steve Perkinson present in the chamber.
The resolution was presented as adopted pursuant to the consent calendar; the House observed the reading and recognized family and community members on the floor.
