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This concurrent resolution celebrates Capital City Concerts and its founder Karen Kevra, a Grammy Award-nominated classical flutist who established the music series in 2000, honoring her mentor Louis Moyse's legacy by presenting world-renowned classical musicians in accessible chamber ensemble performances. Over 25 years, the organization has presented more than 200 concerts, outreach programs, and masterclasses, significantly contributing to central Vermont's cultural landscape. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevra produced the Muse Mentors podcast featuring interviews with Vermont artists, and the organization has supported over 200 musicians from around the world while also contributing to the local economy by attracting performers and audiences who patronize local businesses. The resolution specifically highlights Capital City Concerts' community engagement, including a $10,000 benefit concert for flood relief after the devastating July 2023 floods, and acknowledges the organization's role in elevating the area's cultural reputation. The General Assembly formally congratulates Capital City Concerts and Karen Kevra for their quarter-century of musical excellence and directs the Secretary of State to send an official copy of the resolution to the organization.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.112