The House Concurrent Resolution honors the memory of Mary Jane Dickerson, a former associate professor at the University of Vermont (UVM), poet, and community leader who passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 87. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Dickerson had a distinguished career at UVM, where she held various roles including director of freshman English and associate professor of English. She was instrumental in developing courses in women's autobiography and African American literature, and her contributions to the university were recognized with the George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award. Additionally, she established a scholarship fund for English majors and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016.

Beyond her academic achievements, Dickerson was deeply involved in her community, teaching reading and writing at local libraries, participating in the New England Young Writers Conference, and publishing two volumes of poetry. She served on several boards, including those of UVM's Fleming Museum and the Jericho Zoning Board of Adjustment, and was active in local Democratic politics. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to them and the Jericho Town Clerk, recognizing her legacy and impact on both the academic and local communities.