The House Concurrent Resolution congratulates the Colchester High School debate team for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2026 Vermont State debate championship. The championship took place on March 14, 2026, at Champlain Valley Union High School, where the team, led by co-captains Ariana Riedinger and Naomi Shpaner, successfully argued the topic of whether the federal government should ban corporations from purchasing single-family homes. Their performance throughout the competition, including a semifinal victory against Hanover High School and a final round against Montpelier, showcased their skills in public forum debate, ultimately leading to their championship win by a two-to-one judge's decision.

The resolution highlights the contributions of the entire debate team, which included members Lunar Wager, Isabella Rodriguez, McCartney Holtz, Brin Averett, Josh Bierer, Ethan Thompson, Norah Glass, Isla Stowell, Alyssa Bierer, and Leah Gilmond, as well as their faculty advisor, Oliver Kranichfeld, whose guidance was instrumental in their success. The General Assembly expresses its congratulations to the team and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to Colchester High School to commemorate this achievement.