The House concurrent resolution No. R-131 congratulates the Rice Memorial High School Green Knights boys ice hockey team for winning their second consecutive Division I championship. The resolution highlights the team's impressive performance during the 2024 season, where they achieved an outstanding record of 23 wins and 0 losses, scoring a total of 136 goals while allowing only 17. The championship game, held at the University of Vermont's Gutterson Fieldhouse, showcased the team's resilience as they overcame an early deficit against the South Burlington Wolves to secure a 4-2 victory.
The resolution acknowledges the contributions of the players, including Griffin Seitz, Wesley Casavant, and many others, as well as the coaching staff led by Head Coach Justin Martin. It expresses the General Assembly's pride in the team's accomplishments and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Rice Memorial High School, celebrating their achievement in the sport.