VermontLawmakers honor couple who helped rescue sheriff’s sergeant
The General Assembly honors two off-duty volunteer firefighters for helping rescue a sheriff’s sergeant and directs the Secretary of State to send them the resolution.
What it does
The General Assembly congratulates Ryan and Gabrielle Viens, off-duty volunteer firefighters, for helping rescue Sgt. Nicholas Pillsbury after a vehicle struck him.
The Secretary of State must send the couple a copy of the resolution.
Argument forThe resolution could honor the couple’s quick help, which helped rescuers reach a badly injured officer.
Argument againstFocusing public recognition on the Vienses could leave other people who helped with the rescue feeling overlooked.
More detail
The General Assembly congratulates Ryan and Gabrielle Viens for helping rescue Sgt. Nicholas Pillsbury. The resolution recognizes the Vienses, off-duty volunteer firefighters from South Hero, for helping Sgt. Pillsbury after he was struck during a traffic stop on March 4, 2026.
The Secretary of State must send the Vienses a copy of the resolution. The copy goes to Ryan and Gabrielle Viens.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 28Ceremonial ReadingLatest
- Apr 24Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- Apr 24Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 24Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- Apr 24On Consent Calendar
- Apr 23On Consent CalendarIntroduced
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