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State of Arkansas 1
95th General Assembly 2
Regular Session, 2025 HR 1006 3
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By: Representative Ray 5
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HOUSE RESOLUTION 8
TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 7 -14, 2025, AS NATIONAL 9
MARRIAGE WEEK. 10
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TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 7 -14, 2025, AS 14
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK. 15
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WHEREAS, marriage is the foundational relationship for all of society, 17
and good marriages are the bedrock of strong societies, for they are also the 18
foundation of strong families; and 19
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WHEREAS, based on a wealth of academic research, married people tend to 21
have healthier lifestyles, longer life expectancies, more satisfying sexual 22
relationships, and more wealth and economic assets; and 23
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WHEREAS, based on a wealth of academic research, healthy marriages 25
decrease crime, domestic violence, substance abuse, poverty, juvenile 26
delinquency, and suicide risk; and 27
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WHEREAS, the effects of a healthy marriage on children are extremely 29
pronounced, since children who grow up with both a mother and father who are 30
married are much more likely to graduate from high school, obtain a college 31
degree, have higher earnings in adulthood, and do better academically and 32
emotionally; and 33
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WHEREAS, healthy marriages save taxpayers throughout the nation 35
hundreds of millions of dollars annually by reducing many households' need 36 HR1006
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for government assistance; and 1
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WHEREAS, marriage breakdown and divorce take a toll on the emotional, 3
physical, and financial well -being of not only the family nucleus but also 4
extended family members and all of society as well, but strong marriages act 5
as a force multiplier of community building across the state; and 6
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WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas is committed to ensuring that Arkansas 8
continues to be a leader in developing innovative strategies to strengthen 9
and support families and a positive future for the state's citizens; and 10
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WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas commends and encourages a sustained 12
effort by residents, faith communities, businesses, organizations, and 13
community leaders to strengthen marriages in a variety of ways, including 14
healthy marriage and relationship education programs, conferences, 15
celebrations, and public policies that support marriage, 16
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NOW THEREFORE, 18
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL 19
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: 20
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THAT the House of Representatives acknowledge the institution of 22
marriage as a healthy and stabilizing force for good in society and recognize 23
February 7-14, 2025, as National Marriage Week. 24
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