The House Concurrent Resolution honors Professor Emeritus Willard Sterne Randall for his substantial contributions to journalism and the field of American historical biography. Randall began his career as a feature writer and investigative journalist, earning numerous prestigious awards for his work, including the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism's National Magazine Award and the Gerald Loeb journalism award. After 17 years in journalism, he transitioned to academia, obtaining a master's degree in American history from Princeton University and serving as a respected faculty member at various institutions, including John Cabot University, the University of Vermont, and Champlain College.

In addition to his teaching, Randall has authored several award-winning biographies of key figures in early American history, such as Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold, and George Washington. He is also a contributing editor for MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History and has received accolades for his scholarly work, including the Award of Merit from the American Revolution Round Table. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Professor Randall, recognizing his significant impact on both journalism and historical scholarship.