Bill > HCR130

This concurrent resolution commemorates the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's 1824-1825 Farewell American Tour, recognizing his significant contributions to the American Revolution and his historic visit to Vermont. The resolution highlights Lafayette's remarkable military service during the Revolutionary War, including his bravery at the Battles of Brandywine and Yorktown, and details his extensive 24-state tour invited by President James Monroe and Congress to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the war. Specifically for Vermont, the resolution recounts Lafayette's June 28-29, 1825 journey through various towns including Windsor, Woodstock, Royalton, Tunbridge, Barre, Montpelier, Williston, and Burlington, where he was warmly welcomed, delivered speeches, and participated in various ceremonies. The resolution notes that the American Friends of Lafayette plans to recreate the tour in 2025, following the original route precisely, and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the organization, thereby officially commemorating this significant historical moment and Lafayette's enduring legacy in American history.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.130