Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

HCR 304 — House concurrent resolution celebrating the State House display of Julian Scott’s Civil War masterpiece, The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire, and thanking those individuals who facilitated this historic artistic event

Last action — Ceremonial Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This resolution celebrates the display of Julian Scott's Civil War painting in the State House.

The resolution honors the display of the painting The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire at the State House and thanks individuals involved in its acquisition and display. It acknowledges the historical significance of the artwork and its ties to Vermont's Civil War history.

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State of Vermont House of Representatives Montpelier, Vermont Concurrent House Resolution H.C.R.
R-362.
304 Offered by Representatives Page of Newport City, Bailey of Hyde Park, Noyes of Wolcott, and Stevens of Waterbury Offered by Senator Westman House concurrent resolution celebrating the State House display of Julian Scott’s Civil War masterpiece, The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire, and thanking those individuals who facilitated this historic artistic event Whereas, the stunning Civil War painting The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire depicts the 1863 Chancellorsville Campaign (Virginia) rear guard action, under the overall leadership of Union Major General John Sedgwick of the Fourth Vermont Regiment, gallantly protecting the critical Sixth Corps, a contingent destined to play a major role in future battles, as both units crossed the Rappahannock River at Banks Ford (the Fourth being the last to cross), following a fierce confrontation with the Confederate troops under General Robert E.
House concurrent resolution celebrating the State House display of Julian Scott’s Civil War masterpiece, The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire, and thanking those individuals who facilitated this historic artistic event.
(H.C.R.304) Offered by Representatives Page of Newport City, Bailey of Hyde Park, Noyes of Wolcott, and Stevens of Waterbury Offered by Senator Westman Whereas, the stunning Civil War painting The Fourth Vermont Forming Under Fire depicts the 1863 Chancellorsville Campaign (Virginia) rear guard action, under the overall leadership of Union Major General John Sedgwick of the Fourth Vermont Regiment, gallantly protecting the critical Sixth Corps, a contingent destined to play a major role in future battles, as both units crossed the Rappahannock River at Banks Ford (the Fourth being the last to cross), following a fierce confrontation with the Confederate troops under General Robert E.
A Story of Love, Loss, and a Cause in the Civil War, found an image of the painting, and, after months of further research, he discovered that Vermont art historian Robert Titterton had once appraised the painting, resulting in Tyler Alexander’s learning that the artwork was then at a Houston auction house set for imminent sale, and Whereas, Tyler Alexander immediately informed State Curator David Schutz, who, in turn, contacted Vermont Civil War historians Howard Coffin and Kevin Graffagnino, and, through these historians’ timely involvement, the Manchester art collector and Vermont Country Store owner Lyman Orton placed the successful $110,000.00 purchase bid, and Whereas, Lyman Orton has graciously loaned the painting for display in the Cedar Creek Room, where a formal unveiling ceremony occurred on October 29, 2025, now therefore be it VT LEG #389924 v.1 R-362 Page 2 of 2 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
A Story of Love, Loss, and a Cause in the Civil War, found an image of the painting, and, after months of further research, he discovered that Vermont art historian Robert Titterton had once appraised the painting, resulting in Tyler Alexander’s learning that the artwork was then at a Houston auction house set for imminent sale, and Whereas, Tyler Alexander immediately informed State Curator David Schutz, who, in turn, contacted Vermont Civil War historians Howard Coffin and Kevin Graffagnino, and, through these historians’ timely involvement, the Manchester art collector and Vermont Country Store owner Lyman Orton placed the successful $110,000.00 purchase bid, and Whereas, Lyman Orton has graciously loaned the painting for display in the Cedar Creek Room, where a formal unveiling ceremony occurred on October 29, 2025, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
VT LEG #389924 v.1
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Action History

  1. Ceremonial Reading

  2. Adopted in concurrence

  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 (185)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 304?
HCR 304 is sponsored by Richard A Westman (Republican), Thomas S Stevens (Democrat), Daniel A Noyes (Democrat), Richard J Bailey (Republican), and Woodman H Page (Republican).
What is the current status of HCR 304?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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