Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. MONTPELIER â Gov. Phil Scott has declared the week of May 9-15 âInclusion Week in Vermont,â issuing a pair of proclamations welcoming people of diverse backgrounds to the state and acknowledging the need to address systemic racism and inequality. In addition to a proclamation announcing Inclusion Week, Scott also issued a Proclamation of Inclusion, calling on all Vermonters to âdenounce prejudice, to openly acknowledge and address our own implicit bias and welcome and celebrate all people, of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sex, gender identity or expression, ages, disabilities, and continue to work together to ensure every individual can live freely, equitably, and express their opinions free from fear, intolerance and prejudice.â