The House concurrent resolution honors the memory of Brenda Churchill, a former member of the Bakersfield Select Board, who passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 67. Brenda was a prominent advocate for transgender rights within the LGBTQIA+ community and had a significant impact on various civic and political initiatives. Her professional background in telecommunications led her to serve on the board of Northwest Fiberworx, and she played a crucial role in Christine Hallquist's gubernatorial campaign. Additionally, Brenda was involved in legislative efforts that advanced social equity, including the establishment of gender-neutral bathrooms and a non-binary designation option for Vermont driver's licenses.

Beyond her advocacy work, Brenda was actively engaged in local government, serving as a zoning official, justice of the peace, and select board member in Bakersfield. She also contributed to the 2020 U.S. Census as a data collector and was a member of the Vermont Commission on Women. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's condolences to her family, including her partner, children, and grandchildren, and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to her family, the Bakersfield Town Clerk, and the Vermont Commission on Women.