Executive Order No. 22-1 (No. 15-85) [Preservation of Local Historic Resources]
WHEREAS, the preparation for celebrating the Bicentennial of Vermont’s admission into
the Union in 1791 provides an opportunity for state government to reaffirm its commitment
to preserve Vermont’s historic resources through community revitalization; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation activities have strengthened the vitality and attractiveness
of Vermont communities; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of our historic resources through community revitalization
supports state economic development by attracting visitors and new industries; and
WHEREAS, state government has supported community development through the location
of state activities in renovated historic structures and other existing buildings,
and through the historic preservation efforts of the Division for Historic Preservation;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Madeleine M. Kunin, Governor of Vermont, direct
the Department of State Buildings to support and assist the efforts of local officials
to revitalize their communities and preserve local historic resources.
In order to carry out the policy set forth above the Department of State Buildings
shall:
1. give priority to locating state government activities in historic buildings and other
existing buildings when this is appropriate in regard to financial and program requirements;
and
2. support the Vermont Community Development Program by using rehabilitated historic
and other existing buildings for state offices; and
3. coordinate the location of state facilities with local government officials to assure
that state facilities will be located in accord with municipal policies, plans and
regulations; and
4. coordinate the location of state facilities with the Vermont Division for Historic
Preservation.
This Executive Order shall take effect on the date hereof.
Dated September 6, 1985.
Executive Order No. 22-2 (No. 30-86) [Vermont Life Advisory Board]
WHEREAS, for 40 years, Vermont Life magazine has been an important quarterly expression of Vermont’s attributes, values,
and people, and has helped make the beauty, heritage, and special characteristics
of our state known nationwide; and
WHEREAS, for many years a group of professional Vermont photographers, writers, and
experts on Vermont have given generously of their time and talent to assist and support
the editor and staff of that magazine, and have, therefore, helped maintain its high
quality and independent viewpoint; and
WHEREAS, Vermont Life magazine this year celebrates its 40th anniversary as a publication;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Governor Madeleine M. Kunin, by the authority
vested in me, do hereby order as follows:
A Vermont Life Advisory Board is hereby created, to assist, support and advise the
Secretary of Development and Community Affairs, the Editor-In-Chief of Vermont Life magazine, and staff of Vermont Life in the fulfillment of their duties.
Appointment and Terms of Members
The Advisory Board shall consist of nine members, appointed by the Secretary of the
Agency of Development and Community Affairs. Terms of Board membership shall be for
three years, or until vacancies are filled. Initial Board appointments shall be three
for a term of one year, three for a term of two years, and three for a term of three
years. Vacancies occurring among the appointed members shall be filled for the balance
of the unexpired term.
Functions and Duties
The Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Development and
Community Affairs, and the Editor-In-Chief, on matters related to Vermont Life.
Board Meetings; Administrative Support
The Vermont Life Advisory Board shall meet at least four times per year, or at the
call of the Secretary of Development and Community Affairs. Administrative support
for Advisory Board activities shall be provided by Vermont Life, at the discretion
of the Secretary in consultation with the Editor-In-Chief. The Secretary may also
make provision for administrative support by other departments and divisions of the
Agency of Development and Community Affairs, to the extent that resources permit.
Expenses of the members of the Advisory Board, incident to the work of the Board,
and the cost of any incidental expenses, shall be borne by Vermont Life magazine from available funds.
This Executive Order takes effect upon signing.
Dated September 16, 1986.
Executive Order No. 22-3 (No. 97-90) [Governor’s Advisory Commission on Native American Affairs]
Revoked and rescinded by Executive Order No. 3-50 (codified as Executive Order 10-09),
dated December 23, 2009.
Executive Order No. 22-4 (No. 02-99) [Fifty States Commemorative Coin Program Act]
Expired by its own terms, effective July 1, 1999.
Executive Order No. 22-5 (No. 16-03) [Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Commission]
Expired by its own terms, effective June 30, 2010.
Executive Order No. 22-6 (No. 07-10) [Vermont Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission]
WHEREAS, the American Civil War was a defining moment in our nation’s history as the
Union was preserved and slavery abolished; and
WHEREAS, the sesquicentennial of the War will be observed from 2011 to 2015; and
WHEREAS, Vermont, the first state to outlaw slavery, played an important role in the
abolition movement, opposed and legislated against the Fugitive Slave Act, and provided
numerous stops on the Underground Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the bravery of Vermonters on the battlefield is well documented, including
the First Vermont Brigade which saw action in nearly every major eastern battle; the
Second Vermont Brigade which broke the right flank of Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg;
the Battle of Cedar Creek, memorialized in the State House painting, in which more
Vermont units were involved than in any other battle; and the Vermont-led attack that
broke Confederate lines at Petersburg; and
WHEREAS, the Confederate raid on St. Albans was the northernmost land action of the
War, Vermont manufacturers provided large quantities of war material, including rifle-muskets,
gun-making machinery, and wool for uniforms, and women worked tirelessly to provide
the Vermont soldiers with necessary items at the front and in hospitals; and
WHEREAS, Vermont’s Civil War story extends beyond the battlefields, to include places,
sites and stories throughout the state that are vital to understanding the causes,
consequences, and the human experience of the war, and its larger meaning in the context
of freedom, civil rights, and national unity; and
WHEREAS, educational opportunities will be available for residents and visitors to
explore and celebrate Vermont’s rich Civil War resources, including many of the state’s
most significant historic sites, village centers, and landscapes associated with the
Underground Railroad and resistance to slavery, citizen mobilization, and profound
social, economic, and demographic impact on Vermonters, soldiers and civilians alike,
to provide a deep insight into the war’s causes, conduct, and long-term effects, and
Vermonters will be given an opportunity to gather and share their community and individual
discoveries of local Civil War history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James H. Douglas, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor,
do hereby order as follows:
1. The Vermont Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is hereby established to plan, coordinate
and promote events and programs that will be held in Vermont in commemoration of the
150th anniversary of the American Civil War. The Commission may sanction events to be
included as part of the official statewide commemoration of the Sesquicentennial Anniversary
of the Civil War.
2. The Vermont Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission shall be comprised of not more than
14 members to include: the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing;
the State Historic Preservation Officer; a representative of the Vermont Historical
Society and a representative of the Vermont Humanities Council appointed by their
respective governing Boards; and a representative from the University of Vermont appointed
by the UVM President. Nine members shall be appointed by the Governor and shall include
a Civil War historian, a member of a Civil War reenactment group, and a representative
of a Vermont history museum. The Governor shall appoint a Chair from the membership
to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Commission shall meet at the call of
the Chair and at least quarterly.
3. The Commission shall coordinate, review and promote programs and activities throughout
the state relating to the American Civil War, in particular Vermont’s involvement
therein, to deepen the knowledge and understanding of this turning point in American
history and how it has shaped and continues to shape who we are as a people, a state
and a nation.
4. The Commission may create a nonprofit entity for the purposes of soliciting and accepting
private donations and public funds, grants and donations in order to carry out its
purposes. No funds may be disbursed unless recommended by a majority of the Commission
and finally approved by the Chair.
This Executive Order shall expire on December 31, 2015.
Dated August 11, 2010.
[Expires by it own terms on December 31, 2027 unless extended by the Governor.]
Executive Order No. 22-7 (No. 06-20) [Creation of the Vermont 250th Anniversary Commission]
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration
of Independence and the formation of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, for the duration of the American Revolutionary War, between 1775 and 1783,
Vermonters played a significant role in the Colonists’ assertion for independence
from Great Britain; and
WHEREAS, the successful assault by Vermont’s Green Mountain Boys, under Ethan Allen
at Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775, has been called the first offensive action by American
forces during the Revolution; and
WHEREAS, the Battle of Valcour Island, considered the first naval battle of the Revolutionary
War, was fought in October 1776 on Lake Champlain with Benedict Arnold commanding
the American forces; and
WHEREAS, the extensive fortification of Mount Independence in Orwell was one of the
largest American-built garrisons of the Revolutionary War, constructed in 1776-1777
to defend New England from the British; and
WHEREAS, the Battle of Hubbardton, fought on July 7, 1777, was the only Revolutionary
War battle fought entirely on the soil of what would become the State of Vermont;
although a British tactical victory, it was one of the most successful rear-guard
actions in American history; and
WHEREAS, in August 1777, at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont troops helped defeat
a British force, setting up victories at the Battles of Saratoga that are considered
together to be a turning point of the war in favor of the Americans; and
WHEREAS, some historic places in Vermont related to our nation’s fight for independence
are designated as State-owned Historic Sites, including Hubbardton Battlefield, Mount
Independence, and Bennington Battle Monument; and
WHEREAS, Vermonters and Vermont’s communities, cultural institutions, historical societies,
and state and local governments are proud partners in the remembrance of the events
of the American Revolutionary War and those who fought so bravely for our country’s
independence; and
WHEREAS, to observe this momentous anniversary, the U.S. Congress established the
U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission to encourage Americans to remember our past, celebrate
the present, and look forward to a promising future.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, Philip B. Scott, by virtue of the authority vested
in me as Governor, do hereby order as follows:
1. The Vermont 250th Anniversary Commission is hereby established to plan, encourage, develop, coordinate,
and promote observances and activities to be held in Vermont in commemoration of the
historic events that preceded and are associated with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in the State of Vermont, in celebration of
our present and in anticipation of the promising future of our State.
2. The Vermont 250th Anniversary Commission shall be comprised of not more than 14 members to include
the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing; the State Historic
Preservation Officer; the State Librarian; a representative of the Vermont Historical
Society to be selected by their Board of Directors; a representative from the University
of Vermont appointed by the UVM President; and nine members shall be appointed by
the Governor representative of the geographic and racial diversity of the State, to
include a Revolutionary War historian; a member of a Revolutionary War reenactment
group; a representative of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs; and
a representative of a Vermont history museum. The State Historic Preservation Officer
shall serve as the Chair.
The Chair shall call the first meeting of the Commission to occur on or before March
1, 2021. The Commission shall meet at least quarterly.
3. The Commission shall coordinate, review, and promote programs and activities throughout
the state relating to the American Revolutionary War, in particular Vermont’s involvement
therein, to deepen the knowledge and understanding of this formative period of American
history and how it has shaped and continues to shape who we are as a people, a state
and a nation.
4. The Commission may choose to designate one or more nonprofit entities for the purposes
of soliciting and accepting private donations and public funds, grants, and donations
in order to carry out the purposes of this Commission. Donated funds designated for
this purpose shall only be disbursed upon recommendation by a majority of the Commission
and finally approved by the Chair.
5. The Commission shall have the administrative, technical and legal support of the Agency
of Commerce and Community Development, and assistance, as needed, of other State agencies
and departments, boards, and commissions.
6. To the extent funding is available, each member of the Commission shall be entitled
to per diem compensation pursuant to 32 V.S.A. § 1010.
This Executive Order shall take effect upon execution and expire on December 31, 2027
unless extended by the Governor.
Dated December 15, 2020.
Executive Order No. 22-7 (No. 06-20) [Creation of the Vermont 250th Anniversary Commission]
Expired by its own terms, effective December 31, 2027.