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VT HCR221

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Morgan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 25, 2026, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont, aligning with the federal observance established by Pub. L. No. 101-564 (1990)
  • 64 Medals of Honor have been issued to Vermonters, including 57 from the Civil War, 3 from World War II, and others from various conflicts
  • Honors William "Willie" Johnston, who at age 13 became the youngest Medal of Honor recipient in 1863 for his service as a drummer in the 3rd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment
  • Recognizes two Vermont-credited submariners: Torpedoman Henry Breault (1923) and Commander Lawson "Red" Ramage (WWII)
  • Directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Green Mountain Submarine Veterans and the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs

Legislative Description

House concurrent resolution recognizing March 25, 2026, as National Medal of Honor Day in Vermont

Last Action

Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

3/13/2026

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