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-State of Vermont
-House of Representatives
-Montpelier, Vermont
-Concurrent House Resolution
-H.C.R. 125
-Offered by Representatives Morrissey of Bennington, Cooper of Pownal, Corcoran of Bennington, Durfee of
-Shaftsbury, Greer of Bennington, and Nigro of Bennington
-Offered by Senators Bongartz and Plunkett
-House concurrent resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Garlic Town U.S.A., a celebration of
-“flavor, community, and tradition”
-Whereas, garlic is a vegetable that may be described as a stinking rose, but for 30 years, its strong and
-distinctive aroma has annually launched a grand festival, and
-Whereas, the origin of this combined agricultural, artistic, culinary, and musical extravaganza, which attracts
-attendees from near and far, dates from 1995, when a small farmers market, known as the Southern V ermont
-Garlic and Herb Festival, was established in Wilmington, and
-Whereas, this homage to all things garlic rapidly expanded in popularity, and in 2008, the Bennington Area
-Chamber of Commerce, since rebranded as the Southwestern V ermontChamber of Commerce, brought the
-event to Bennington, and
-Whereas, by 2019, under the devoted leadership and careful curation of festival chair Lindy Lynch, this
-annual gathering had expanded 260 percent, with 16,000 attendees, and it was honored as one of the world’s
-top 10 garlic festivals, and
-Whereas, following a brief pandemic-necessitated pause, this stellar Bennington County observance was
-rebranded as Garlic Town U.S.A.; switched to a new site in downtown Bennington; and this year, as a one-day
-celebration, will be broadened in scope to showcase “new energy, vendors, and experiences,” while still saluting
-the wonders of garlic, and
-Whereas, Garlic Town U.S.A. has exciting plans for the festival’s 2025 rendition on August 30, with the
-intent to accommodate 130 vendors, including garlic growers, artisans, and specialty food producers; to offer a
-vibrant downtown atmosphere; to provide interactive children’s activities; to station food trucks to nourish
-hungry appetites; and, importantly, to limit the day’s environmental impact with a broad commitment to a zero-
-waste initiative, and
-Whereas, the continuing success of Garlic Town U.S.A. is the result of the festival’s enthusiastic organizers,
-supporters, and volunteers, and especially its superb current manager, Mikaela Lewis, now therefore be it
-Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
-That the General Assembly commemorates the 30th anniversary of Garlic Town U.S.A., a celebration of
-“flavor, community, and tradition,” and be it further
-Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Southwestern
-V ermontChamber of Commerce.
+H.C.R.125 (Act R-149)
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+House concurrent resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Garlic Town U.S.A., a celebration of "flavor, community, and tradition"
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+Sponsors:
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+Rep.  Mary Morrissey,
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+Sen.  Seth Bongartz, Rep.  Jonathan Cooper, Rep.  Timothy Corcoran, Rep.  David Durfee, Rep.  William Greer, Rep.  Michael Nigro, Sen.  Robert Plunkett,
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+Last Recorded Action: 5/2/2025 - Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
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+Committee Activity - Meeting Full List
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+Regular Session 2025-2026
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+No meeting history found for H.C.R.125 in the Regular Session 2025-2026.