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This concurrent resolution honors Mary Jane Dickerson, a distinguished University of Vermont (UVM) English professor, poet, and community leader who passed away in October 2024 at age 87. The resolution highlights her significant academic contributions, including developing UVM's first African American literature course and a women's autobiography class, and receiving the George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award. Beyond her academic work, Dickerson was deeply engaged in community service, serving on various local boards including the Jericho Zoning Board of Adjustment, the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library board, and co-founding Sundog Poetry, an organization supporting Vermont poets. She was also recognized for her scholarly achievements, including being inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016 and establishing a scholarship fund for English majors. The resolution formally extends condolences to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her family and the Jericho Town Clerk, celebrating her life's contributions to education, literature, and community service.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.31