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VT HCR049

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Greer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 21, 2025 as World Day for Glaciers in Vermont, aligning with the United Nations designation of this annual observance
  • References UN Resolution 77/158 (adopted December 14, 2022), which declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation
  • Acknowledges accelerated glacier melting impacts on climate, environment, human well-being, and sustainable development
  • Notes projected increases in floods from glacier lake outbursts, landslides, and snow avalanches due to glacier retreat and permafrost thaw
  • Directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the United Nations Secretary-General

Legislative Description

House concurrent resolution recognizing March 21, 2025 as World Day for Glaciers in Vermont

Last Action

Ceremonial Reading

3/21/2025

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