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Journal of the Senate
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Thursday, January 11, 2001
The Senate was called to order by the President.
Devotional Exercises
Devotional exercises were conducted by Deacon Walter Brenneman of Montpelier.
Message from the House No. 7
A message was received from the House of Representatives by Mr. Bertrand, its Second Assistant Clerk, as follows:
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform the Senate the House has adopted a Joint Resolution of the following title:
J.R.H. 12. Joint resolution in memory of former Representative William Blanchard.
In the adoption of which the concurrence of the Senate is requested.
Bill Introduced
Senate bill of the following title was introduced, read the first time and referred:
S. 11.
An act relating to the threat of infection resulting from sexual offenses.
To the Committee on Judiciary.
Joint Resolution Adopted on the Part of the Senate
Joint Senate resolution of the following title was offered, read and adopted on the part of the Senate, and is as follows:
J.R.S. 7.
Joint Senate resolution of the following title was offered, read the first time and is as follows:
By Senator Shumlin,
Joint resolution relating to weekend adjournment.
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
That when the two Houses adjourn on Friday, January 12, 2001, it be to meet again no later than Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at ten o’clock in the forenoon.
Joint Resolution Placed on Calendar
J.R.H. 12.
Joint resolution originating in the House of the following title was read the first time and is as follows:
Joint resolution in memory of former Representative William Blanchard
Whereas, William Blanchard, a native of Burlington, was a devoted public servant and a leader in a variety of civic, fraternal and religious activities, and
Whereas, as a student at Cathedral High School, and later at St. Michael’s College, he was a star baseball player, and
Whereas, after completing his education, which was interrupted by his honorable United States Army service during World War II, William Blanchard entered private industry, and
Whereas, committed to serving his community through the public sector, William Blanchard successfully stood for election to the Burlington Board of Aldermen, and ultimately served as its president, and
Whereas, he concluded his electoral career as a member of the House of Representatives, and
Whereas, William Blanchard’s commitment to youth programs was reflected by his membership on the boards of the King Street Youth Center and the Burlington Boys and Girls Club, and
Whereas, he belonged to the Knights of Columbus, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Elks Club, and
Whereas, at Christ the King Church, he assisted his parish as a church usher, and
Whereas, above all, William Blanchard’s life was primarily devoted to his large family, including his wife Claire to whom he was married for 52 years, his six daughters Mary, Michele, Anne, Martha, Denise and Patricia, his three sons William, Robert and Michael, his grandchildren and his great-grandson, and
Whereas, William Blanchard, who through his many good deeds, contributed much to enhancing life in the city of Burlington, and
Whereas, his passing has saddened his family and many friends, now therefore be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
That the General Assembly extends condolences to the family of former Representative William Blanchard, and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to his widow Claire Blanchard in Burlington.
Thereupon, in the discretion of the President, under Rule 51, the joint resolution was placed on the Calendar for action tomorrow.
Joint Resolutions Adopted in Concurrence
Joint House resolutions entitled:
J.R.H. 6.
Joint resolution in memory of Edward E. Horton, Jr.
J.R.H. 7.
Joint resolution congratulating the Old Tavern at Grafton on the occasion of its bicentennial anniversary.
J.R.H. 8.
Joint resolution congratulating the Green Street School, the Newton School, and South Burlington High School on being named the 2000 Vermont Business Roundtable Gold Medallion Schools.
J.R.H. 9.
Joint resolution in memory and celebration of the life of Aundrie Robinson.
J.R.H. 10.
Joint resolution in honor of Morton “Lucky” and Louise Diamond.
J.R.H. 11.
Joint resolution congratulating the 2000 Montpelier High School Solons on winning the first Division II lacrosse championship.
Having been placed on the Calendar for action, were taken up.
Thereupon, the pending question, Shall the joint resolutions be adopted collectively in concurrence? was decided in the affirmative.
Standing Committee Appointed
The President, on behalf of the Committee on Committees, reported the appointment of the final standing committee, as follows:
Rules
Senator Shumlin, Chair
Mazza, Vice-Chair
Bloomer
Cummings
Illuzzi
Appointment of Senate Members to Joint Rules Committee
The President, on behalf of the Committee on Committees, announced the appointment of the following Senators to serve on the Joint Rules Committee for terms of two (2) years pursuant to the provisions of Joint Rule No. 5:
Senator Shumlin, ex officio
Mazza
Bloomer
Cummings
Joint Assembly
At ten o’clock and thirty minutes in the morning, the hour having arrived for the meeting of the two Houses in Joint Assembly pursuant to:
J.R.S. 4. Joint resolution to provide for a Joint Assembly to hear the budget message of the Governor.
The Senate repaired to the hall of the House.
Having returned therefrom, at eleven o’clock and seven minutes in the morning, the President resumed the Chair.
Adjournment
On motion of Senator Shumlin, the Senate adjourned until eleven o’clock and forty-five minutes in the morning.