Honoring Service and Achievement

Brenda has sponsored and supported resolutions that celebrate Vermonters across generations and professions:

• Designated Veteran Month and Military Child Month to honor service, sacrifice, and family resilience.

• Sponsored resolutions recognizing student athletes, Eagle Scouts, healthcare workers, and local advocates who strengthen Vermont’s communities.

• Acknowledged the retirement of Dr. Mark Levine with deep appreciation for his leadership in public health.

• Honored Don Turner for his decades of dedicated service to Vermont.

Supporting Youth and Education

• Celebrated the Milton Girls Varsity Soccer Team for their teamwork and excellence.

• Recognized the UVM Soccer Team for representing Vermont with pride.

• Encouraged 8th-grade students to apply for the Legislative Page Program and honored outgoing pages with heartfelt thanks.

• Welcomed homeschooling students to the Capitol for a day of civic learning and engagement.

• Promoted student leadership by encouraging applications to the State Board of Education.

• Supported a joint hearing to elevate student voices during education reform discussions.

Community Engagement

• Participated in several Legislative Forums to hear directly from constituents.

• Helped announce a public hearing on veteran housing and mental health to elevate these critical issues.