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2 | 2 | | *ADF194* 03/20/2025 4:23:33 PM ADF194 |
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3 | 3 | | State of Arkansas 1 |
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4 | 4 | | 95th General Assembly 2 |
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5 | 5 | | Regular Session, 2025 HCR 1011 3 |
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7 | 7 | | By: Representatives McAlindon, R. Scott Richardson 5 |
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8 | 8 | | By: Senators Hester, J. Dotson 6 |
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10 | 10 | | HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8 |
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11 | 11 | | TO RECOGNIZE BENTONVILLE'S INVESTMENT IN CYCLING AND 9 |
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12 | 12 | | ITS TITLE AS THE MOUNTAIN BIKING CAPITAL OF THE 10 |
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13 | 13 | | WORLD. 11 |
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16 | 16 | | Subtitle 14 |
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17 | 17 | | TO RECOGNIZE BENTONVILLE'S INVESTMENT IN 15 |
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18 | 18 | | CYCLING AND ITS TITLE AS THE MOUNTAIN 16 |
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19 | 19 | | BIKING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. 17 |
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21 | 21 | | WHEREAS, the City of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Visit Bentonville have 19 |
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22 | 22 | | demonstrated a steadfast commitment to cycling through strategic investments 20 |
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23 | 23 | | in trails, infrastructure, marketing, and community engagement; and 21 |
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25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Bentonville has established itself as a premier global 23 |
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26 | 26 | | destination for mountain biking, proclaimed in the title of Mountain Biking 24 |
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27 | 27 | | Capital of the World because of its world -class trail systems, diverse 25 |
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28 | 28 | | terrain, seamless connectivity, unparalleled accessibility, and innovative 26 |
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29 | 29 | | cycling initiatives; and 27 |
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31 | 31 | | WHEREAS, Bentonville, in collaboration with organizations such as City 29 |
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32 | 32 | | of Bentonville Parks and Recreation, the Runway Group, LLC, Trailblazers, 30 |
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33 | 33 | | Friends of Arkansas Singletrack, and local businesses, has developed and 31 |
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34 | 34 | | maintained over eighty (80) miles of trails and has connected its trail 32 |
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35 | 35 | | systems to over four hundred (400) miles of purpose -built mountain biking 33 |
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36 | 36 | | trails in the region, contributing to the economic, social, and environmental 34 |
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37 | 37 | | vitality of the region; and 35 |
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41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, Bentonville’s investment in cycling infrastructure has 1 |
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42 | 42 | | fostered a vibrant outdoor recreation industry, attracting visitors, 2 |
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43 | 43 | | businesses, and events that contribute significantly to tourism, economic 3 |
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44 | 44 | | development, and community wellness; and 4 |
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46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, Bentonville and Visit Bentonville are dedicated to cycling, 6 |
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47 | 47 | | which has led to national and international recognition in the form of 7 |
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48 | 48 | | hosting prestigious events, attracting elite athletes, and inspiring 8 |
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49 | 49 | | communities around the world to invest in active transportation and outdoor 9 |
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50 | 50 | | recreation; and 10 |
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52 | 52 | | WHEREAS, Bentonville’s leadership and partnerships with cycling 12 |
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53 | 53 | | innovation have influenced city planning, sustainability efforts, and 13 |
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54 | 54 | | mobility solutions, serving as a model for other communities seeking to 14 |
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55 | 55 | | integrate cycling into their urban and rural landscapes, 15 |
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57 | 57 | | NOW THEREFORE, 17 |
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58 | 58 | | BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES , THE SENATE CONCURRING 18 |
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59 | 59 | | THEREIN, OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: 19 |
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61 | 61 | | THAT the House of Representatives , the Senate concurring therein, 21 |
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62 | 62 | | support the City of Bentonville as it reaffirms its commitment to cycling by 22 |
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63 | 63 | | continuing to invest in trail development, community engagement, and 23 |
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64 | 64 | | sustainability initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents and 24 |
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65 | 65 | | visitors alike. 25 |
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67 | 67 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the House of Representatives , the Senate 27 |
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68 | 68 | | concurring therein, support the City of Bentonville as it celebrates its 28 |
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69 | 69 | | designation as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World, recognizing the 29 |
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70 | 70 | | contributions of trail builders, cycling advocates, local businesses, and 30 |
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71 | 71 | | community members who have played a pivotal role in this achievement. 31 |
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73 | 73 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the House of Representatives , the Senate 33 |
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74 | 74 | | concurring therein, support the City of Bentonville as it continues to 34 |
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75 | 75 | | promote and expand its cycling culture, ensuring that future generations 35 |
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76 | 76 | | benefit from the city’s commitment to outdoor recreation, health, and 36 HCR1011 |
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79 | 79 | | economic prosperity. 1 |
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81 | 81 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution be 3 |
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82 | 82 | | presented to the leadership of the City of Bentonville by the Chief Clerk of 4 |
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83 | 83 | | the House of Representatives. 5 |
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