Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Vermont Senate Bill SR0017

Introduced
6/16/25  

Caption

Senate resolution honoring the outstanding legislative staff service of Chrissy Gilhuly and extending to her best wishes for future success

Impact

While SR0017 is primarily a recognition resolution, its implications reflect the value placed on legislative staff in the state's governance process. By formally recognizing individuals like Chrissy Gilhuly, the resolution serves to highlight the significant roles these staff members play in ensuring the efficacy of legislative operations. Such acknowledgments can foster a culture of appreciation and respect within the legislative environment, which can have a positive impact on staff morale and retention.

Summary

Senate Resolution 0017 (SR0017) is a resolution that honors the exceptional service of Chrissy Gilhuly, recognizing her contributions as a legislative staff member. The resolution extends best wishes to her for future successes, celebrating her professional accomplishments and dedication to her role. The text emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the hard work and commitment of legislative staff who often operate behind the scenes to support elected officials and facilitate effective governance.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention surrounding SR0017 as it is overwhelmingly seen as a positive gesture of recognition. Legislative resolutions of this nature are generally non-controversial and unite members across party lines in commendation of dedicated public service. The unanimous or widespread support for such resolutions reflects a collective acknowledgment of the essential service that legislative staff provide to the state and its governance.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

VT SCR016

Senate concurrent resolution honoring Senator Richard McCormack for his dedicated legislative service in the Vermont Senate

VT HCR154

House concurrent resolution honoring Johnson Selectboard Chair Beth Foy for her public service as an outstanding municipal legislative leader

VT SR0019

Senate resolution honoring the distinguished Executive Branch and legislative public service of Senator Martha Jane Kitchel

VT SCR002

Senate concurrent resolution honoring Helen Estroff of Montpelier for her outstanding public service in the executive branch, and as the Calendar Clerk of the Vermont Senate

VT SCR005

Senate concurrent resolution honoring Castleton Town Mechanic Robert B. Ward for his outstanding 24-year municipal public service career

VT HCR035

House concurrent resolution honoring Barre Town Manager Carl Rogers for his outstanding municipal public service

VT SCR017

Senate concurrent resolution honoring the nearly four decades of conscientious legislative service of former Vermont Senate Dean Richard T. Mazza of Colchester

VT HCR254

House concurrent resolution honoring Michele Burgess for her 47-plus years of outstanding and supportive service at the Vermont Veterans’ Home

VT HCR070

House concurrent resolution honoring Heidi Baitz for her outstanding contribution to public education in the Town of Ludlow

VT HCR067

House concurrent resolution honoring outstanding Concord Town Clerk Cynthia Gaboriault

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.