The House concurrent resolution No. R-127 commemorates the establishment of the Austine School for the Deaf collection and exhibit at the Vermont Historical Society Library in Barre. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the Austine School, which was founded in the early 20th century following a generous donation from Brevet Colonel William Austine. Originally intended for a hospital, the funds were redirected to create a school for the blind and deaf after the hospital's existence was confirmed. The school opened in 1912 and featured notable speakers such as Alexander Graham Bell and Helen Keller at its first commencement in 1914. The school operated until 2014, with its historical artifacts now curated at the Winston Prouty Center in Brattleboro.

To enhance the visibility of the Austine School's history, a select collection of its oldest artifacts has been transferred to the Vermont Historical Society Library for exhibition. A dedication ceremony for this exhibit took place on October 26, 2024, attended by state officials. The resolution calls for the General Assembly to officially commemorate this collection and exhibit, and it directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant parties, including the past chair of the Austine School for the Deaf Museum Board and the Vermont Historical Society.