"These Green Mountains" is the official

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History

In 1998, the

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resolved to have the Vermont Arts Council establish a committee to find and recommend a new state song to replace " Hail to Vermont!". The committee subsequently solicited candidates and reviewed 107 songs, choosing eight songs as finalists. Following a solicitation of input from the Vermont public, "These Green Mountains" was put forth as their official recommendation. The song was composed by Diane Martin and arranged by Rita Buglass-Gluck and was made official on May 22, 2000, when then-governor

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signed Act 99.

Lyrics

: These green hills and silver waters : are my home. They belong to me. : And to all of her sons and daughters : May they be strong and forever free. : Let us live to protect her beauty : And look with pride on the golden dome. : They say home is where the heart is : These green mountains are my home. : These green mountains are my home.

References

Music of Vermont Year of song missing Songs about Vermont Anthems of non-sovereign states {{List of U.S. state songs Symbols of Vermont