Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 86 D · 57 R · 7 I cosponsors

HCR 116 — House concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 151 sponsors

    151 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (86 D · 57 R · 7 I) — cross-party backing.

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State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R.
R-140.
116 Offered by Representatives Hango of Berkshire, Morgan, M.
House concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War.
(H.C.R.116) Offered by Representatives Hango of Berkshire, Morgan, M.
Albans Town, Torre of Moretown, Walker of Swanton, Waszazak of Barre City, Waters Evans of Charlotte, Wells of Brownington, White of Waitsfield, White of Bethel, Winter of Ludlow, Wood of Waterbury, and Yacovone of Morristown Offered by Senators Collamore and Ram Hinsdale VT LEG #383242 v.1 R-140 Page 2 of 2 Whereas, the U.S.
Albans Town, Torre of Moretown, Walker of Swanton, Waszazak of Barre City, Waters Evans of Charlotte, Wells of Brownington, White of Waitsfield, White of Bethel, Winter of Ludlow, Wood of Waterbury, and Yacovone of Morristown Offered by Senators Collamore and Ram Hinsdale House concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War Whereas, the U.S.
military engagement in Vietnam began in 1950, when, on the advice of his National Security Council, President Truman authorized military aid for French armed forces battling in Indochina, and, in July 1959, two American military advisors were killed in a guerrilla attack, and Whereas, as the challenges for the South Vietnamese government increased, the American military advisory presence expanded, and Whereas, in August 1964, while stationed off the Vietnamese coast in the Gulf of Tonkin, the American destroyer USS Maddox sustained damage from North Vietnamese fire, and in response, Congress adopted the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, increasing President Johnson’s authority to engage militarily in Vietnam, and Whereas, in March 1965, the first American combat troops arrived at Da Nang, South Vietnam, and during the following years, American forces fought bravely and at great peril, and according to the 2021 data of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 58,281 U.S.
military engagement in Vietnam began in 1950, when, on the advice of his National Security Council, President Truman authorized military aid for French armed forces battling in Indochina, and, in July 1959, two American military advisors were killed in a guerrilla attack, and Whereas, as the challenges for the South Vietnamese government increased, the American military advisory presence expanded, and Whereas, in August 1964, while stationed off the Vietnamese coast in the Gulf of Tonkin, the American destroyer USS Maddox sustained damage from North Vietnamese fire, and in response, Congress adopted the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, increasing President Johnson’s authority to engage militarily in Vietnam, and Whereas, in March 1965, the first American combat troops arrived at Da Nang, South Vietnam, and during the following years, American forces fought bravely and at great peril, and according to the 2021 data of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 58,281 U.S.
military personnel, including 100 Vermonters, died in combat or noncombat situations during the Vietnam War, while over 300,000 American soldiers were wounded, and Whereas, although a cease-fire agreement was signed in January 1973 and the last U.S.
military personnel, including 100 Vermonters, died in combat or noncombat situations during the Vietnam War, while over 300,000 American soldiers were wounded, and Whereas, although a cease-fire agreement was signed in January 1973 and the last U.S.
ground troops withdrew from the country in March 1973, the Vietnam War continued until April 30, 1975, when North Vietnam captured the South Vietnamese capital, then known as Saigon, and the conflict concluded, and Whereas, Vietnam War veterans served their country heroically and many continue to face physical and mental health challenges due to their military service, and Whereas, today, April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
ground troops withdrew from the country in March 1973, the Vietnam War continued until April 30, 1975, when North Vietnam captured the South Vietnamese capital, then known as Saigon, and the conflict concluded, and Whereas, Vietnam War veterans served their country heroically and many continue to face physical and mental health challenges due to their military service, and Whereas, today, April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam War, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
VT LEG #383242 v.1
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Action History

  1. Ceremonial Reading

  2. Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b

  3. Senate Message: Adopted in concurrence

  4. Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b

  5. On Consent Calendar

  6. On Consent Calendar

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (39)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 116?
HCR 116 is sponsored by David W Yacovone (Democrat), Theresa A Wood (Democrat), Kevin C Winter (Republican), Kirk White (Democrat), Candice White (Democrat), Kenneth "Ken" L Wells (Republican), Chea Waters Evans (Democrat), Edward "Teddy" Waszazak (Democrat), Matt E Walker (Republican), Dara Torre (Democrat), Casey J Toof (Republican), Chloe Tomlinson (Progressive/Democrat), Chris A Taylor (Republican), Michael "Mike" Tagliavia (Republican), Shawn Sweeney (Democrat), Heather Surprenant (Democrat), Mary-Katherine A Stone (Democrat), Thomas S Stevens (Democrat), Thomas "Tom" F Charlton (Republican), Ela Chapin (Democrat), James "Jim" Casey (Republican), Conor Casey (Democrat), William P Canfield (Republican), R. Scott Campbell (Democrat), Gregory "Greg" Burtt (Republican), Elizabeth L Burrows (Democrat), Bridget M Burkhardt (Democrat), Mollie S. S Burke (Democrat), Thomas B Burditt (Republican), Chris Brown (Republican), Carolyn W Branagan (Republican), Erin Brady (Democrat), Lucy Boyden (Democrat), Michael Boutin (Republican), David "Dave" Bosch (Republican), Michelle Bos-Lun (Democrat), Tiffany Bluemle (Democrat), Alyssa Black (Democrat), Doug Bishop (Democrat), Matthew J Birong (Democrat), Daisy Berbeco (Democrat), Ashley R Bartley (Republican/Democrat), John L Bartholomew (Democrat), Richard J Bailey (Republican), Sarah "Sarita" C Austin (Democrat), Angela Arsenault (Democrat), Michael R Morgan (Republican), Lisa A Hango (Republican), Christopher Morrow (Democrat), Mary A. A Morrissey (Republican), Kristi C Morris (Democrat), Leland J Morgan (Republican), Brian Minier (Democrat), Marc B Mihaly (Democrat), Anthony "Tony" Micklus (Republican), Jubilee McGill (Democrat), Francis M McFaun (Republican), Patricia A McCoy (Republican), Kate McCann (Democrat), James W Masland (Democrat), Michael J Marcotte (Republican), Alicia Malay (Republican/Democrat), Eric Maguire (Republican), Joseph "Joe" Luneau (Republican), Emily J Long (Democrat), Kate Logan (Progressive/Democrat), Jed Lipsky (Independent), Wayne A Laroche (Republican), Saudia LaMont (Democrat), Martin J LaLonde (Democrat), Kate Lalley (Democrat), Larry Labor (Republican), Jill L Krowinski (Democrat), Emilie Krasnow (Democrat), Emilie K Kornheiser (Democrat), Bram Kleppner (Democrat), Charles A Kimbell (Democrat), Chris Keyser (Republican), John Kascenska (Republican), Kathleen C James (Democrat), Robert Hunter (Democrat), Christopher Howland (Republican), Mary E. E Howard (Democrat), Lori Houghton (Democrat), Ram Hinsdale, Rebecca Holcombe (Democrat), Mark A Higley (Republican), Zachary J Harvey (Republican), Jim F Harrison (Republican), Leanne Harple (Democrat), James A Gregoire (Republican), William "Will" Greer (Democrat), Edye Graning (Democrat), Kenneth W Goslant (Republican), Ian Goodnow (Democrat), Leslie Goldman (Democrat), Golrang "Rey" Garofano (Democrat), Gina M Galfetti (Republican), Martha A Feltus (Republican), Alice M. M Emmons (Democrat), Zon Eastes (Democrat), David K Durfee (Democrat), Abbey Duke (Democrat), Anne B. B Donahue (Independent), Deborah "Debbie" C Dolgin (Republican), Karen N Dolan (Democrat), Leonora Dodge (Democrat), Joshua Dobrovich (Republican), Eileen G Dickinson (Republican), Allen "Penny" R Demar (Republican), Wendy A Critchlow (Democrat), Mari K Cordes (Democrat), Timothy R. R Corcoran II (Democrat), Jonathan Cooper (Democrat), Peter C Conlon (Democrat), Brian P Collamore (Republican), Esme Cole (Democrat), VL L Coffin IV (Republican), Brian J Cina (Progressive/Democrat), Kevin "Coach" B Christie (Democrat), Brenda Steady (Republican), Trevor J Squirrell (Democrat), Michael "Mike" Southworth (Republican), Laura H Sibilia (Independent), Amy D Sheldon (Democrat), Robin P Scheu (Democrat), Larry Satcowitz (Democrat), Barbara Rachelson (Democrat), Beth M Quimby (Republican), Christopher "Chris" A Pritchard (Republican), Monique Priestley (Democrat), Debra L Powers (Republican), Phil Pouech (Democrat), Sandra "Sandy" H Pinsonault (Republican), Gayle S Pezzo (Democrat), Joseph Parsons (Independent), Woodman H Page (Republican), Herb Olson (Democrat), Thomas Oliver (Republican/Democrat), Carol Ode (Democrat), John K O'Brien (Democrat), Kate Nugent (Democrat), Daniel A Noyes (Democrat), Rob North (Republican), Michael Nigro (Democrat), Todd Nielsen (Republican), Richard M Nelson (Republican), Michael Mrowicki (Democrat), Robert J Hooper (Democrat), Philip Jay J Hooper (Democrat), and Emily Carris Duncan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HCR 116?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 24, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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