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VT HCR059

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Vermont General Assembly honors Linda C. Johnson for 38 years as Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont (PCAVT), concluding in December 2024

  • Johnson structured PCAVT into three departments: Family Support Programs, Healthy Relationships Project, and Safe Environments for Infants and Toddlers services

  • Her advocacy secured State funding for 80 parent support groups impacting over 1,900 children and established programs in all five men's prisons in Vermont

  • Projects under her leadership contributed to a 66 percent reduction in child abuse victims and decreased prevalence of Shaken Baby Syndrome

  • Johnson received PCAVT's first Lifetime Champion for Children Award in December 2024; Secretary of State directed to send copy of resolution to her and PCAVT

Legislative Description

House concurrent resolution honoring Linda E. Johnson for her outstanding State and national contributions to the prevention of child abuse

Last Action

Ceremonial Reading

4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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