The resolution commemorates the establishment of the Austine School for the Deaf collection and exhibit at the Vermont Historical Society Library in Barre. It highlights the historical significance of the school, which was founded in the early 20th century following a generous donation from Brevet Colonel William Austine. The school opened in 1912 and featured notable speakers such as Alexander Graham Bell and Helen Keller at its first commencement. The school operated until 2014, and its historical artifacts are now curated at the Winston Prouty Center in Brattleboro.

To honor the legacy of the Austine School for the Deaf, a select collection of its oldest artifacts has been transferred to the Vermont Historical Society Library for exhibition. A dedication ceremony took place on October 26, 2024, attended by state officials. The resolution calls for the General Assembly to officially recognize this important cultural contribution and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant parties, including the Austine School for the Deaf Museum Board and the Vermont Historical Society.