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Bills discussed (12)
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HR1027
· 4 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “Clark, would you please read House resolution 1027 resolution 1027 by Representative John”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE ROGERS HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL WAR EAGLES AS THE 2025 6A BOYS SOCCER … | John Carr | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1035
· 4 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1035 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE LITTLE ROCK HALL HIGH SCHOOL BO…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE LITTLE ROCK HALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS … | McCullough | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1018
· 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1018 M. McElroy TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS'…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 2A … | M. McElroy | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1023
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “clerk please read house resolution 101023 house resolution 1023 by Representative per year to”
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TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. | Puryear | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1024
· 3 mentions in transcript, chapter
Matched: “your resolution? I'm closed madam madam clerk please read house resolution 1024. house resolution 1024 bypresentativeerrier to”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS. | Puryear | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1025
· 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1025 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A … | Richmond | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1026
· 3 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1026 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS AS T…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS. | Richmond | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1036
· 2 mentions in chapter, transcript
Matched: “HR1036 Dalby TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF…”
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TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TEXARKANA, INC. ON MAY 19, 2026. | Dalby | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1000
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “the adjourned resolution. madam clerk please read House resolution 1000”
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Pre-2017 bill | ||
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HR1033
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1033 F. Allen TO RECOGNIZE THE PARKVIEW ARTS AND SCIENCES MAGNET…”
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TO RECOGNIZE THE PARKVIEW ARTS AND SCIENCES MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS … | F. Allen | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR1037
· 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “HR1037 Pearce TO PROCLAIM APRIL 21, 2026, AS ARKANSAS LINEWORKER A…”
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TO PROCLAIM APRIL 21, 2026, AS ARKANSAS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND … | Pearce | READ AND ADOPTED. |
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HR118
· 1 mention in transcript
Matched: “read house resolution 118 House resolution 1018 bypresentative McElroy to”
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Pre-2017 bill |
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continuing completion of the items approved in the adjourn
Chair
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1:30
resolution. Madam Clerk, please read House
Resolution 1036. House Resolution 1036 by
Representative Dalby to commemorate the centennial of the Junior League
of Texarkana, Inc. on May 19, 2026. Representative Dalby, you're recognized to present your resolution.
Representative Carol Dalby
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1:52
Thank you, Madam Speaker. It is truly my honor today and my privilege to recognize the Junior League of Texarkana on its 100 years of service to our town, our city, and our region. On a side note, for those of you who may not know, the Junior League of Texarkana is the second
oldest junior league in the state of Arkansas, only behind Little Rock. It is also my privilege and honor over the years to serve as president of the Junior League and of the sustainers, And I can truly attest to the fact that the Junior League has made life-changing things for the people of our town. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty to better the life of families and children
and to make our area a better place to live and work. And with that, Madam Speaker, I would ask that the clerk read the resolution in its entirety. Madam Clerk, please
read the resolution in its entirety. Whereas the first Junior
Chair
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2:57
League was founded in 1901 as a charitable nonprofit organization of women and joined together with other Junior Leagues in 1921 to form an association now known as the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. And whereas the Junior League of Texarkana, Inc. is an organization of women in the Texarkana, Arkansas, and Texarkana, Texas area
whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. And whereas in 1926, a group of civility-minded women met at the home of Mrs. A.H. Whitmarsh to discuss the formation of an organization that would become the Junior League of Texarkana, Inc., and later held a charter luncheon and elected officers on February 26, 1926, and whereas from its inception to the Junior League of Texarkana, Inc., patterned its constitution on the constitution of the Association of Junior Leagues of America
with the intention of becoming part of the organization and subsequently achieved the goal of 1947, And whereas the Junior League of Texarkana Inc. has made countless positive impacts across its local community for 100 years through projects such as the establishment of Pediatric Dental Clinic providing free services to children in need in the 1920s, providing prenatal and hospital care free of cost to women in need in the 1930s, having members serve as volunteers at St. Michael's and Wadley Hospitals, and leading the formation of Wadley Hospital Auxiliary in the 1950s, providing funding from the Wadley Hospital Research Laboratory in the 1960s, providing drug prevention programs to children during the 1970s and 1980s.
establishing the children's dental clinic and providing free services to children in need of volunteer support to non-profit organizations in the region throughout the history of the junior league of texarcana inc whereas members of the junior league of texarcana inc have adopted and supported numerous community projects throughout its history including teacher take wings star lab shoes for soul clothes for a cause open hearts food pantry and packs for a purpose and whereas the may 19th 2026 the junior league of texarcana inc will celebrate the centennial of the organization at the Texarkana Regional Arts Center in Texarkana, Texas.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 95th General Assembly of the state of Arkansas that the House of Representatives honor the Junior League of Texarkana, Inc. for the role in supporting the local community for 100 years and commemorate the centennial celebration
of the Junior League of Texarkana, Inc. on May 19,
Representative Carol Dalby
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5:10
2026. Representative Dalby, would you like to close? Yes, thank you, Madam Speaker. In closing, I want to congratulate the Junior League of Texarkana on 100 years of wonderful service to our area and look forward to the next 100 years
as we continue to provide services to better the families, the children, the youth, and all citizens of Texarkana. Thank you,
Chair
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5:32
Madam Speaker. Madam Clerk, would you please read House Resolution 1018. House Resolution
1018 by Representative McElroy to recognize the Barton High School Bears basketball team as a 2026
Class 2A state champion. Representative McElroy, you're recognized to present your resolution.
Representative Mark D. McElroy
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6:01
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm joined here today with Head Coach Chris Williams. And Christian Williams, the MVP of the tournament. And also Anderson Smith. And of course, Representative Magruder. I want to congratulate the Barton Bears for their tournament winning team.
Congratulations to the Barton Bear Boys basketball team on capturing the 2A state championship. This outstanding achievement reflects exceptional skill, relentless preparation, and true teamwork. Under Coach Williams' leadership and within valuable support of assistant coaches Martin Rawls and Demetrius Johnson, the players demonstrated determination discipline and heart all season long on behalf of Phillips
County the community of Barton the state of Arkansas and your state representative Mark McElroy I am so proud and I congratulate you and when I grow up I want to be just like you Representative Magruder, would you like to
Representative Jessie McGruder
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7:56
say something? I'm so grateful for Representative McElroy for doing this. I really appreciate Coach Williams and his son and Mr. Anderson,
who is also a friend from church and a youth program we used to do. They made history. Barton is known for football. Coach Williams has changed that. Now we have one of our first state championships in basketball. and I'm positive under his leadership this will not be our last. We thank you all for being here today, and we want to honor my alma mater,
Representative Mark D. McElroy
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8:31
the Barton Bears. And with that, the superintendent is awful proud.
I talked to him the other day, and I asked him how his garden was, and he said, you know, it's not doing that well, but he said, on the bright side, our Bears are the champions. you know that don't you and i say yes sir i understand that at this time i'd ask uh that the the clerk read the resolution in its entirety if that would
please read the resolution in its entirety whereas
Chair
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9:04
the barton high school bears boys basketball team
vested the mount vernon enola warhawks to take home the class 2a state basketball championship at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas on May 12, 2026, with a score of 89 to 44. And whereas the Bears shot over 70% from the field during the second half of the game, and with the wins, the Bears secured the school's first state basketball championship. And whereas the Bears ended the season with an overall record of 34 wins and five losses, and whereas the Bears team members are Christian Williams, Anderson Smith, Quinterion Wilson, Jordan Humphrey,
Quaylon Green, Keyshawn Ross, Dominique Hill, Quinterion Davis, Cameron Ote, Drayden Hardison, Daylin, Magsby, and Ronnell Williams. And whereas Bears team member Quinterion Wilson was the leading scorer for the team with 25 points, and whereas the Bears team member Christian Williams was named the Class 2A state championship game most valuable player for scoring 22 points and providing three assists. And whereas the Bears were led by the head coach, Chris Williams, and assistant coach, Martin Rawls, and Demetrius Johnson,
and whereas also integral to the Bears' success were managers Justin Ward, Latravian Franklin, and Gilberto Zanigua, as well as the community support provided to the team, including from Superintendent Dr. Bruce Guthrie and Principal Megan Guthrie. And whereas the head coach, Williams, said to the team's victory, these guys show that they are the best team in 2A tonight by far. I'm just a super proud man. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the Ninth Fish General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the House of Representatives recognize the Barton High School Bears basketball team
for their leadership, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship in the winning of the
2026 Class 2A state championship. Would you
Speaker 26
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like to close, Representative McElroy? If you look to our East Gallery, would the
Representative Mark D. McElroy
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11:04
ballplayers please stand? If you would, would you congratulate them for me?
Chair
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11:17
Thank you, and I'd appreciate a good vote.
Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1023. House Resolution 1023 by
Representative Peirier to congratulate Mr. Justin Tate on his accomplishments. Representative Peirier, you're
recognized. present your resolution. Thank you Madam Chair. Mr.
Representative Chad Puryear
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11:42
Justin Tate has had many accomplishments throughout his career in Arkansas Special Olympics. We're here to
recognize his most recent achievement of representing Arkansas in the final leg of the law enforcement torch run in the upcoming 2026 USA Special Olympics in Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I ask the
Chair
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clerk to read the resolution in its entirety
please. Madam Clerk, please read the resolution in its
Chair
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12:07
entirety. Whereas Mr. Justin Tate of Elkins, Arkansas, is an accomplished Special Olympian and athlete, and whereas the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are set to begin on June 20, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and whereas since its founding in 1981 by Kansas Police Chief Richard Lamunian,
the law enforcement torch run has grown to be the largest grassroots fundraiser for the Special Olympics, and whereas since 1987 as a part of the final leg program of the law enforcement torch run, law enforcement officers and special olympians from around the world have been chosen to represent their country state and local law enforcement torch run organization as a guardian of the flame and carry the special olympics torch known as the flame of hope to the opening ceremonies of the special olympics world games and special olympics usa games and whereas the final leg of the law enforcement torch run is to accumulation of long periods of training fundraising awareness efforts
and preparation for the special olympics and it is the final torch relay of the special olympics in which the guardians of the flame bring the flame of hope to light the conundrum at the opening ceremony in the Special Olympics game and symbolizes the official start in competition. And whereas there may only be eight Special Olympians chosen as guardians of the flame for the specific Special Olympics, and whereas Mr. Tate was chosen to participate as guardian of the flame in the final leg of the law enforcement torch run for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, and whereas Mr. Tate was chosen to be guardian of the flame
due to his dedication and passion to supporting Special Olympians as well as his conditioning and ability to run up to five miles per day. And whereas in his role as a guardian of the flame, Mr. Tate will carry the flame of hope to the opening ceremonies at Special Olympics USA Games. And whereas the duties of the guardian of the flame will begin for Mr. Tate on the May 30th, 2026, and Mr. Tate will run across the United States until the beginning of the opening ceremonies at the Special Olympics USA Games on June 20th, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. And now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of
representatives of the 95th General Assembly of the state of Arkansas that the House of Representatives congratulate Mr. Justin Tate for his selection as the guardian of the flame on the final leg of the law enforcement torch run and the laud Mr. Justin
Tate for the dedication and the passions of supporting the Special Olympics of Arkansas.
Would you like to close for your resolution? I'm closed madam. Madam Clerk please read
Chair
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House Resolution 1024. House Resolution 1024 by representative per year to recognize the elkins high school elks as the 2025 class 4a football
state champions representative period you're recognized to present your
Representative Chad Puryear
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resolution thank you madam speaker here to recognize the elkins elks football team for their first ever state championship game they defeated their opponent 31 to 14 at war moral stadium to win the 4a
Chair
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14:42
title i'd ask the clerk to read it in title
only madam clerk please read the resolution in title only
Chair
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14:52
to recognize the elkin high school elks as the 2025 class 4a football state champion would you like to close i
Representative Chad Puryear
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14:59
would appreciate a good vote especially from marcus richmond
Chair
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15:01
in the back there i'm close madam clerk please read a house
resolution 1035 house resolution 1035 by representative mccullough to recognize the little rock hall high school boys
basketball team as the 2026 class 4a state champions Representative McCullough, you're recognized to present your resolution.
Representative Tippi McCullough
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15:36
Thank you, Madam Speaker. We want to recognize the LaRocke High School boys basketball team that won the Class 4A state championship this year. We have some of the members setting up in the gallery also. If you guys would stand up during the presentation so everybody can see you. the warriors defeated the mills university studies high school comets by a score of 59 to 54 this was the 11th state championship for the warriors and their fourth state championship
under the leadership of coach john coleman the warriors team members are robert ewins landon hill tristan yonke ryan jones mike moore ashton morrison shaw rockman angel ramirez jay Sullivan and Zalem Toombs. I have down here with me Coach John Coleman. I have Principal Carlton McGee and also Team Captain Michael Moore. Team member Landon Hill was named the 4A State Championships Most Valuable Player. Landon, could you kind of wave at us? Thank you. Congratulations.
The Warriors were led, like I said, by Coach John Coleman, Assistant Head Coach Ahmad Martin, and assistant coach Salida Farr. The Warriors were supported by athletic trainers Cody Walker and Jermaine Brown. Also important to the Warriors' success was the support of the staff and faculty of the Little Rock Hall High School, including Principal Carlton McGee and Assistant Principal Amy Howard. Head coach John Coleman said these words about his team. Our approach stayed the same.
It was about teaching, helping your men with life's lessons and getting them to a stage to play. So, man, I'm just tremendously excited. Coach Coleman, we're all tremendously excited. We're all very proud. And Madam Clerk, would you please read the resolution and title only? Madam Clerk, please read the resolution and
Chair
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title only. To recognize the Little Rock Hall High School boys basketball team as the 2026 Class 4A state champions. Would
you like to close, Representative McCullough? Yes,
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ma'am. Once again, I just want to say how proud all of you guys have made
um not only your school your families um
Representative Tippi McCullough
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but all of little rock the little rock school district we're all so proud of you and i spoke to you a little bit earlier i coached for 26 years i know how hard it is to win a state championship everything kind of has to go right not only do you have to have talent not only do you have to have character but you also have to have team chemistry and you have to work hard enough to make those breaks fall your way and i couldn't say anything more about how proud we are to have you here at the House
of Representatives and how excited we are for what you accomplished and your futures going forward. Thank you, Madam. Madam
Clerk, please read House Resolution 1025. House resolution 1025 by Representative Richmond to recognize the Mansfield High School Lady Tigers volleyball team as the 2025 class 3A
state champions. Representative Richmond you're recognized to present your resolution. Thank you, Madam
Representative Marcus E. Richmond
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19:06
Chair. It is certainly a privilege to have this opportunity to come and recognize such a great team of young ladies and their accomplishment at Mansfield High School. I think what is really special about this is the fact that the Mansfield volleyball team has won the last five out of six years state championship in volleyball.
The fact that four of those came in 2A and then the last one that they won this year is when they moved up to 3A shows that they're real competitors. and that they've got the kind of heart and discipline that it takes to win year in and year out. Madam Chair, would you ask the clerk to read the resolution
in its entirety, please? Madam Clerk, please read the
Chair
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resolution in its entirety. Whereas the Mansfield High School Lady Tigers volleyball team won the 2025 Class 3A state championship
held on November 1st, 2025 at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas, And whereas the Lady Tigers won the championship game by besting the Harding Academy Lady Wildcats by three sets to one. And whereas the Lady Tigers' victory constitutes the fifth state volleyball title for the Lady Tigers in the last six years, was the first Class 3A state volleyball title for the Lady Tigers since moving back to Class 3A, and is the ninth state volleyball title in the program's history. And whereas the Lady Tigers now have the third most volleyball state championships in Arkansas among the classification,
and whereas the Lady Tigers ended the season with a final record of 33 wins and 7 losses and whereas the Lady Tigers were undefeated conference champions finishing the season with a conference record of 14 wins and no losses and have been conference champions the last 5 out of the last 6 years were district champions for the last 6 years were regional runners-up, were ranked 10th overall across all classifications and were the undefeated victors at the Prairie Groves Tournament And whereas the Lady Tigers team members were Daisy Nelson, Molly Beck, Abigail Boyd, Whitley Boyd, London Hines, Danielle Laurie, Bailey Quick, Adeline Goodwin, Kaylin King, Abby Smith, Addison Howard, Ashlyn Whitaker, Peyton Myers, Carrington Quick, Miley Clopton, Caroline Pearson, Chloe Hatterberg, Kaylee Ward, and Bentley Hoover.
and whereas the Lady Tigers team manager was Aubrey Hams and whereas the Lady Tigers were led by head coach Kaylee Piles, assistant coach April Howell and assistant coach Brandy Haderendrick and whereas the Lady Tigers team members Kaylee Ward was a four-time All-State player honoree was named the 2025 AAA All-State star team, was named as the 2025 Arkansas River Valley Democrat Gazette volleyball most valuable player of the year was named as the state championship game most valuable
player earned all conference honors and was named to the all-state tournament team ended her career with 1,962 kills and was the season team leader in kills and blocks with 615 kills and 121 blocks and whereas the lady tigers team member miley clopton earned all state honors was named to the arkansas democrat gazette volleyball underclassmen team earned all conference honors and was the season team leader in digs with the 486 digs and whereas lady tigers team member danielle laurie
was named the all-state tournament team was named the arkansas river valley democrat gazette volleyball underclassmen team and earned all conference honors and whereas the lady tigers team adalyn goodwin was named the all-state tournament team was named the arkansas river valley democrat gazette volleyball underclassmen team earned all conference honors and was season team leader in aches and assists and with 48 aches and 564 assists and whereas the lady head coach Kylie Pyle said the season and the team this season was unforgettable and memorable because
the team bought into something bigger than themselves from day one and even in the toughest moments they trusted and counted on each other and executed when it mattered most they proved what commitment work ethic heart and determination can accomplish they showed resilience composure and true teamwork under pressure. Watching the team work together and finish what they sought out to accomplish at the beginning of the season has been an incredible privilege as a coach. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the 95th General Assembly of the state of Arkansas that the House of Representatives recognize the Mansfield High School Lady Tigers volleyball team
as the 2025 Class 3A state champions. Would
you like to close for your resolution? Madam Chair, I'm closed. Madam Clerk, please read House
Chair
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Resolution 1026. House Resolution 1026 by Representative Richman to recognize the Mansfield High School Tigers as the 2025 Class 3A football state champion. Representative
Richman, you're recognized to present your resolution.
Representative Marcus E. Richmond
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23:58
Thank you, Madam Chair. Again, this one is also special. coming from the same school, Mansfield High School, won their first ever 3A football state championship. And they not only won it, they dominated 3A, 14-0, Russian records all through the state. Even in the championship game, they set a Russian record there as well. It was an amazing performance, an amazing year. I'm not surprised. I am not surprised at all. coach overton who come from a very successful program in boonville arkansas and a lot of people
wondered why he would go to mansfield who it wasn't a bad program you know kind of an average football program but then had never been close to a state championship he decided to take that chance because he believed in himself and he believed in the the team and the staff and the parents and administration that he could build something special there and he has and I think his success will continue the school they have really gotten behind these young men and have
helped them achieve this the community is unified behind them as well as the volleyball team they support all their sports and so it's just proud to be able to stand here and recognize what those young men achieved because, again, I can only say that they didn't only win, they dominated. Madam Chair, would you ask the clerk to read the resolution and title
Chair
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only? Mr. Clerk, please read the resolution and title only.
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To recognize the Mansfield High School Tigers as the 25 Class 3A football state champions. Would you like to
Representative Marcus E. Richmond
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25:49
close for your resolution? Yes, Madam Chair, I'd like to close on this. Mansfield holds a special place in my heart. When I come back from the Marine Corps and come home, that was the first job I got was coaching football at Mansfield. I'll have to say that we only missed a state championship by about six or seven games. But other than that, it was pretty close. But I found out something then.
I discovered a community that supported their kids and their teams, I discovered the kids themselves that eventually they were going to have something this special and to you know Mansfield High School two state championships in the same year you know that's a school of champions that happened to be from district 52 which is a district of champions as well thank you very much
Chair
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mr. Clark would you please read house resolution 1027 house was
resolution 1027 by representative john carr to recognize the rogers heritage high school war eagles as the 2025 6a boys soccer state champions
representative john carr you're recognized to present your resolution
Chair
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27:00
thank you madam chair last year we had the privilege and honor of recognizing heritage high school's wrestling team for their state championship this year we return to recognize the heritage high school soccer team with house resolution 1027 7. These students have great heart and they work very hard on and off the field. They
are working hard in the classroom, they are taking care of family, they are working jobs, volunteering in the community. They are going above and beyond the call of duty. As they excel through life, they are going to weave down the field and they are going to score significant and great goals. Let's congratulate the Heritage Soccer team on their 6A state Championship. Madam Clerk, please read the resolution in title
only. Mr. Clerk, please read the resolution in title only. To
recognize the Rogers Heritage High School War Eagles as a
2025 6A Boys Soccer State Champions. Would you like to close for your resolution? Yes. Go
Chair
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War Eagles! Mr. Clerk, please read House Resolution 1037. House Resolution 1037 by Representative Pierce to proclaim April 21st, 2026 as Arkansas Line Worker Appreciation Day at the state capitol and to commend the men and women who serve
Arkansas as utility line workers. Representative Pierce, you're recognized
Representative Shad Pearce
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28:32
to present your resolution. Thank you, Madam Speaker. We went through this yesterday before session and And there's really no words that I have to add to what was said yesterday other than these men and women and what they do is amazing. But the one thing I think we forgot to talk about yesterday during this resolution is the kids and the spouses they leave behind when they're called out.
When all of the rest of us get to stay home with our loved ones. they have to leave their loved ones and go make sure that our lights come on or our cable comes on or whatever the case. I think sometimes we forget those folks, and I would just want to know that they have not wanted to notice with me, and I know what those spouses and children go through. But with that said, utility line workers, they work hard every day to make sure that when we flip the switch the lights come on and to put things back together when the storm damage the
systems and interruptions power this is simply amazing and on behalf of my colleagues in the Arkansas House of State Representatives thank you for your grit and determination and all that you do every day for the people of the state of Arkansas. Madam Clerk would you please read it in its entirety? Mr. Clerk, would you
please read the resolution in its entirety? Whereas the
Chair
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30:01
men and women who serve as utility line workers build and maintain electric, telephone, cable television,
and fiber optic lines, and whereas line workers are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make them the scene safe for other public safety heroes, and whereas line workers work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop of power lines 24 hours a day 365 days a year to keep electricity flowing and whereas line workers often work under dangerous conditions away from their families to construct and maintain the energy and infrastructure of this state and whereas line workers put their lives on the line every day with little recognition for the community regarding the danger of their work and whereas
it is most fitting in the proper that the line workers of Arkansas be recognized for their effective and dedicated service to the people of the state of Arkansas now therefore be it resolved by the house of representatives of the 95th general assembly of the state of Arkansas that the House of Representatives proclaim April 21st, 2026 as Arkansas Line Worker Appreciation Day at the State Capitol and commend on behalf of their constituents the men and women who serve Arkansas as utility line workers for their efforts in keeping the power on and protecting public safety. Representative Pierce, would you like to close for your resolution?
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I'm closed. Seeing no further business, the House convenes at 1 p.m. today. Thank you.
Agenda
Call to Order
HR1018 M. McElroy TO RECOGNIZE THE BARTON HIGH SCHOOL BEARS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1023 Puryear TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
HR1024 Puryear TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1035 McCullough TO RECOGNIZE THE LITTLE ROCK HALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1025 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL LADY TIGERS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1026 Richmond TO RECOGNIZE THE MANSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS AS THE 2025 CLASS 3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1027 John Carr TO RECOGNIZE THE ROGERS HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL WAR EAGLES AS THE 2025 6A BOYS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONS.
HR1033 F. Allen TO RECOGNIZE THE PARKVIEW ARTS AND SCIENCES MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS
HR1036 Dalby TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TEXARKANA, INC. ON MAY 19, 2026.
HR1037 Pearce TO PROCLAIM APRIL 21, 2026, AS ARKANSAS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND TO COMMEND THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE ARKANSAS AS UTILITY LINEWORKERS.
Adjournment
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Representative DeAnn Vaught Chair
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Representative Carol Dalby
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Representative Mark D. McElroy
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Representative Jessie McGruder
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Representative Chad Puryear
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Representative Tippi McCullough
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Representative Marcus E. Richmond
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Representative Shad Pearce
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