Bill > HCR078

This concurrent resolution honors the life and public service of Kathleen C. Hoyt, a pioneering Vermont state government leader who made significant contributions across multiple roles. Born in North Carolina in 1942, Hoyt moved to Vermont in 1968 and had a distinguished career in public service, including roles as director of planning at the Agency of Human Services, Commissioner of Employment and Training, and Chief of Staff under Governor Howard Dean. She became Vermont's first female Secretary of Administration and later served as a state representative from Norwich, following in her husband Norris Hoyt's political footsteps. The resolution highlights her professional achievements, including work with the Vermont Office of Equal Opportunity and the Vermont Commission on Women, as well as her personal experiences overcoming gender discrimination during her educational journey. The resolution extends condolences to her family following her death at age 82 in March 2025 and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to her family, serving as an official recognition of her lifetime of public service and contributions to the state of Vermont.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.78