The House read House Concurrent Resolution 239, which congratulates the winning teams at the 18th annual Junior Iron Chef Vermont Culinary Extravaganza. The resolution as read notes the event convened on March 14, 2026 at the Champlain Valley Exposition, that since 2008 more than 5,000 secondary-school students have competed, and that in 2026 55 teams consisting of 253 students from 37 schools or organizations participated.
The resolution lists award categories (Lively Local, Mise en place, Crowd Pleaser) and names several award recipients and their schools and dishes. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to each winning team and to Vermont Afterschool.
During announcements, the member from Dover invited winning teams from Lake Region and representatives from Vermont Afterschool (named in the transcript as Nicole Miller and Carrie Mathis) who were seated in the balcony; members recognized the guests with applause.