A couple of months ago we reported here that the new biography of Governor Phil Hoff that there is no Vermont building dedicated in his honor, even though he is more responsible than anyone else for making Vermont the modern state it is now.
My friend Rich Cassidy over at On Lawyering is now reporting that that oversight has been remedied, and that Castleton State College has announced that their newest building, slated to open in June, will be called Hoff Hall. The building will be a combination dorm and conference center, and, fittingly, will be solar powered. Thus, a building recognizing the man most responsible for modern Vermont will be a major step into Vermont's future.
Congratulations to Castleton and to Governor Hoff for this recognition, and thanks to Rich Cassidy for letting us know about it.
Unless I’m mistaken, it was Gov. Hoff who created the Legislative Council and the Joint Fiscal Office. If that’s true, perhaps the legislature could name the statehouse annex that is the home of Leg. Council for Gov. Hoff.
Imagine the legislature trying to deal with the complex issues of the day without JFO or Leg. Council.