*ADF189* 03/21/2025 8:07:02 AM ADF189 State of Arkansas 1 95th General Assembly 2 Regular Session, 2025 HR 1096 3 4 By: Representative Ladyman 5 6 7 HOUSE RESOLUTION 8 TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE ROLE ADVANCED ENERGY 9 PLAYS IN SECURING ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, FOSTERING 10 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, AND ENHANCING THE STATE’S ENERGY 11 RESILIENCE. 12 13 14 Subtitle 15 TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE ROLE 16 ADVANCED ENERGY PLAYS IN SECURING ENERGY 17 INDEPENDENCE, FOSTERING ECONOMIC 18 PROSPERITY, AND ENHANCING THE STATE’S 19 ENERGY RESILIENCE. 20 21 WHEREAS, Arkansas has a strong tradition of energy leadership, and 22 reliable power generation, grid modernization, energy efficiency, nuclear 23 energy, and domestic energy production ensure the state’s energy security, 24 economic growth, and long -term prosperity; and 25 26 WHEREAS, energy independence is essential to Arkansas’s economic 27 strength, reducing reliance on external energy sources and empowering 28 businesses, farmers, and households with reliable, affordable, and locally 29 generated power; and 30 31 WHEREAS, advanced energy industries contribute significantly to 32 Arkansas’s economy by attracting investment, supporting agriculture and 33 manufacturing, and providing cost -effective energy solutions to businesses, 34 schools, and municipalities; and 35 36 HR1096 2 03/21/2025 8:07:02 AM ADF189 WHEREAS, the continued expansion of advanced energy technologies has 1 created thousands of high -quality jobs across Arkansas, stimulating economic 2 development in both urban and rural communities; and 3 4 WHEREAS, Arkansas recognizes the importance of balancing energy 5 innovation with economic practicality, ensuring that any advancements in 6 energy technology remain affordable, reliable, and beneficial to all 7 Arkansans; and 8 9 WHEREAS, the adoption of innovative energy solutions aligns with 10 Arkansas’s values of self -reliance, stewardship, and responsible resource 11 management, ensuring a resilient and sustainable energy future for 12 generations to come, 13 14 NOW THEREFORE, 15 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL 16 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: 17 18 THAT the House of Representatives recognize and support the role 19 advanced energy plays in securing energy independence, fostering economic 20 prosperity, and enhancing the state’s energy resilience. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36