The resolution designates March 2026 as Athletic Trainers Month in Vermont, recognizing the vital role that athletic trainers play in providing quality health care to athletes and individuals engaged in physical activity. The Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers, established in 1982, is committed to enhancing the profession and ensuring better health care for the community. Athletic trainers are highly skilled professionals who specialize in various aspects of health care, including injury prevention, emergency care, and rehabilitation, and they work across multiple settings, including schools, military, and rehabilitation clinics.

The resolution highlights the importance of raising public awareness about the athletic training profession and its contributions to health care. It acknowledges the support of the National Athletic Trainers Association and the commitment of over 130 athletic trainers in Vermont to promote their profession. The General Assembly's designation of March 2026 as Athletic Trainers Month aims to honor these professionals and their dedication to providing care that the community can rely on. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers to commemorate this recognition.