The House concurrent resolution No. R-292 congratulates Stephen R. Bissette on being named the sixth Vermont Cartoonist Laureate. This designation is part of a unique collaboration between the Center for Cartoon Studies and the Vermont Arts Council, aimed at promoting comics as a significant artistic medium. Bissette, a Windsor resident and a graduate of Harwood Union High School, has had a distinguished career in the comic book industry, known for his work on influential projects such as "Saga of the Swamp Thing," which introduced the character John Constantine, and the "Taboo" anthology that supported independent comic creators.

Bissette's contributions to the field of comics have earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Jack Kirby Comics Industry Awards, the Inkpot Award, and the Eisner Award. The resolution not only recognizes his achievements but also emphasizes the importance of comics in storytelling across various genres. The General Assembly expresses its congratulations and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Bissette, the Center for Cartoon Studies, and the Vermont Arts Council.