The House Concurrent Resolution honors the remarkable life and artistic contributions of John Killacky, a former Representative from South Burlington, Vermont. Killacky is recognized for his diverse roles as an artistic administrator, filmmaker, visual artist, gay activist, and athlete, who has overcome significant challenges, including becoming a paraplegic due to a surgical mishap. His career highlights include serving as a program officer at the Pew Charitable Trusts, performing arts curator at the Walker Art Center, and executive director of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. In Vermont, he led the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, where he developed inclusive programs for young students while maintaining budgetary constraints.

In addition to his administrative roles, Killacky served two terms in the Vermont General Assembly, advocating for inclusivity, environmental protection, and social justice. His recent artistic endeavors include the film "Corpus," which explores themes of body politics, and various exhibitions of his work in galleries across the country. The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for Killacky's contributions to the arts and his community, and it directs the Secretary of State to send him a copy of the resolution.