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2026
No. R-284. House concurrent resolution congratulating Malik Hines on his being
named a National Afterschool Association’s 2026 Next Generation of Afterschool
Leader.
                                        (H.C.R.232)
   Offered by Representatives Howard of Rutland City, Bosch of Clarendon, Harvey of
Castleton, Howland of Rutland Town, Malay of Pittsford, McCoy of Poultney, Pinsonault
of Dorset, and Pritchard of Pawlet
   Offered by Senators Collamore, Weeks, and Williams
   Whereas, the educational and recreational activities offered in after-school programs
serve as an important element of the day for many youngsters, and
   Whereas, one of Vermont’s premier organizations offering after-school services is the
Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County, for which Malik Hines of Castleton, who
previously worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Burlington, serves as the respected
director of operations, and
   Whereas, the staff, volunteers, and youngsters associated with this Rutland
organization all recognize that Malik Hines is an enthusiastic and talented individual
whose role is critical to the institution’s smooth management, and
   Whereas, annually, the National Afterschool Association “celebrates outstanding
early-career professionals [30 years of age and younger] who are making a meaningful
impact in the out-of-school time field through leadership, dedication, and a passion for
helping youth succeed,” and
   Whereas, the selection panel had the challenging task of narrowing the pool of more
than 140 outstanding nominees to just 30 individuals to be admitted into the 2026 Next
Generation of Afterschool Leaders cohort, and Malik Hines was delighted to be one of
these individuals, and
   Whereas, these superb young after-school leaders were honored last month at the
annual convention of the National Afterschool Association held in Washington, DC, and
    Whereas, the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County is incredibly proud that Malik
Hines is a recipient of this extraordinary and much-deserved national recognition, now
therefore be it
   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
   That the General Assembly congratulates Malik Hines on his being named a National
Afterschool Association’s 2026 Next Generation of Afterschool Leader, and be it further
  Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
Malik Hines and the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County.
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