Stella quarta decima fulgeat
May the 14th star shine bright
14th state to join the Union on March 4, 1791
Honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
The resolution publicly honors Jane Goodall and may boost awareness and youth engagement in conservation, but it is symbolic only and does not provide funding or concrete policy changes to address conservation needs.
Congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.
The resolution strengthens U.S.–North Macedonia and NATO cooperation to support Ukraine and regional security, while trading off potential taxpayer costs and reduced diplomatic flexibility with countries taking softer stances on Russia.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
The resolution strengthens recognition, monitoring, and coordinated response to threats facing bats—supporting agriculture, research, and public-ecosystem health—but may impose costs on taxpayers and restrict land use for nearby owners while shifting limited conservation dollars away from other priorities.
Honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.
The resolution bolsters U.S.–Denmark security cooperation and economic ties—strengthening NATO burden-sharing and supporting U.S. jobs—but risks policy entanglement, shifts in budgetary focus toward defense, and uneven distribution of economic benefits.
Congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.
The resolution ceremonially honors UVM's championship—giving the university and Vermont a visibility and pride boost—while using limited legislative time without creating policy or resources.
Congratulating Vermont Green Football Club on winning the United Soccer League Two National Championship.
Condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
The resolution increases U.S. pressure and credibility to confront large‑scale drug trafficking and corruption in Honduras, but does so at the risk of higher taxpayer costs, strained bilateral security cooperation, and deeper partisan friction at home.
Condemning anti-Palestinian hatred on the anniversary of the attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023.
The resolution publicly condemns and affirms protections for communities targeted for religion or ethnicity and raises awareness of bias-motivated violence, but it is largely symbolic—providing no direct services or funding and carrying a risk of political polarization.
Condemning antisemitic hatred on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023.
The resolution affirms protections for Jewish Americans and documents rising antisemitic threats—encouraging resource targeting and anti-harassment norms—while using strongly worded findings that could inflame tensions or be seen as taking sides in an international conflict.
Calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
The resolution seeks to mobilize aid and international coordination to alleviate severe humanitarian suffering in Gaza, but doing so could create diplomatic friction and require additional U.S. spending or budget adjustments.