Members pay tribute to retiring member 'Topper'
Summary
During announcements Representative from Fairfield delivered a lengthy tribute to a long-serving colleague known as 'Topper' (member from Barry/Barry Town), praising his mentorship, committee service and five-plus decades of public service; the House voted to journalize the remarks.
During the announcements period the Representative from Fairfield delivered an extended personal tribute to a departing colleague referred to in the floor remarks as "Topper," a long-serving member from Barry (Barry Town).
The representative recounted anecdotes dating to the colleague’s youth, described Topper’s approach to mentorship, praised his candidness and leadership in committee work, and said the member is "worthy of the praise this week and beyond" for more than five decades of service to Vermont. The speaker closed by thanking "Big T" for his friendship and guidance.
Following the remarks the Member from West Rutland moved to journalize the Member from Fairfield’s remarks; the House voted in favor and approved the journalization. Separately, the Member from Essex moved to journalize the remarks of the Member from Burlington (which included additional praise for Topper), and that motion was also approved.
The transcript does not provide Topper’s given name or the full formal name of the member from Barry; the body’s action was to journalize colleagues’ floor remarks recognizing his service.
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