Vermont House adopts resolution honoring Jarlath O'Neil Dunn

The Vermont House of Representatives on Jan. 19 adopted House Resolution JR14 honoring Jarlath O'Neil Dunn, the founder and director of the Spatial Analysis Laboratory at the University of Vermont, for his work in geospatial analysis, mentoring, and disaster response.

The resolution, offered by Representative Bodie and Representative Hooper of Burlington and read into the record, cites Dunn’s military service, his leadership at UVM’s Spatial Analysis Laboratory and the Rubinstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, and his role in mapping and documenting Vermont’s 2023 historic flooding. The resolution states that “this legislative body extends its sincere condolences to the family of Jarlath O'Neil Dunn,” and directs the clerk of the House to send a copy to the family and to the Spatial Analysis Laboratory at the University of Vermont.

A member from Burlington introduced Dunn’s mother, Vardy O'Neil Dunn, his partner Julie Hathaway, their children Alyssa, Angus and Maeve, and colleagues and friends in the chamber. The member from Burlington said, in part, “Vermont extends its most sincere condolences to his family,” and reflected on Dunn’s contributions to the university and the state.

The House adopted the resolution by voice vote after the reading. Clerical and procedural details in the resolution direct the clerk to send copies to the family and the Spatial Analysis Laboratory at UVM.

Clarifying note: the transcript contains inconsistent spellings of Dunn’s given name (appearing as "Jarlath," "Jarleth," and "Jareth" in different segments). For clarity and consistency this article uses the spelling "Jarlath O'Neil Dunn," which matches the primary spelling used in the resolution text read on the floor. The transcript variants are recorded in clarifying_details.