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House adopts resolution congratulating UVM climatologist on public-engagement award

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 23, 2026

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Summary

House adopted HCR 241 via the consent calendar, congratulating a University of Vermont distinguished professor and Vermont State climatologist on receiving a public-engagement award and directing the secretary of state to send a copy of the resolution to the honoree.

The House read and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 241, congratulating a University of Vermont distinguished professor and Vermont State climatologist on receiving the Mani Blanek Award for Public Engagement with Science.

Clerk read the resolution text, which outlines the honoree's academic background, work on hydro-climatic hazards and climate literacy, contributions to national climate assessments, and outreach with K–12 teachers. The resolution directs the secretary of state to send a copy of the adopted resolution to the professor.

Member from Colchester, who said they had worked with the honoree since 2018 on local planning matters, introduced the professor to the floor and described the honoree’s contributions to research and state-level engagement on climate change. The House recognized guests and family in the gallery.

The resolution was adopted pursuant to the consent calendar; there was no recorded debate on the floor in the transcript. The House proceeded to other business after the reading and recognition of guests.