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Arkansas House Bill HR1115

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HR1115

Introduced
4/9/25  
Refer
4/9/25  
Report Pass
4/14/25  

Caption

To Recognize The Impact Of Community Action Agencies In This State And To Commend Their Dedication To Improving The Lives Of Arkansans.

Impact

The resolution highlights the importance of community action agencies in promoting economic stability and social justice within Arkansas. It calls attention to their contributions toward alleviating food insecurity, enhancing health outcomes, increasing employment opportunities, and ensuring access to affordable housing. This recognition is expected to bolster the agencies' ongoing advocacy efforts, resource development, and policy initiatives aimed at further uplifting communities and addressing the needs of the underserved populations across all seventy-five counties in the state.

Summary

House Resolution 1115 aims to recognize and commend the significant contributions of community action agencies in Arkansas. These agencies have played a crucial role in helping individuals and families overcome poverty through various services over the past fifty years. Their efforts have included providing housing assistance, energy support, education programs, and health initiatives, essentially serving as a lifeline for many residents facing economic challenges. The resolution acknowledges how these agencies work collaboratively with local governments and private organizations to foster community development and resilience.

Contention

While the resolution itself serves a primarily positive and supportive purpose, discussions around community action agencies can sometimes involve contention related to resource allocation and the effectiveness of services provided. Opponents might argue about the efficacy of these agencies in addressing the root causes of poverty or the sufficiency of funding that they receive. However, this resolution is crafted to unite and acknowledge the collective efforts made towards improving the lives of residents, reflecting a spirit of cooperation rather than division.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

AR HMR1006

To Remember Senator Roy C. “bill” Lewellen, Jr. And To Recognize His Dedicated Service And Invaluable Contributions To The State Of Arkansas And To His Local Community.

AR SR11

Commending Arkansas Farmers, Ranchers, And Foresters For Their Vital Contributions To The Security And Economic Well-being Of The State And The Nation.

AR HR1050

To Recognize Representative William Larry Prater For His Service To His Community And To The State Of Arkansas.

AR HR1030

Commending Arkansas Farmers, Ranchers, And Foresters For Their Vital Contributions To The Security And Economic Well-being Of The State And The Nation.

AR SMR4

To Remember Senator Roy C. “bill” Lewellen, Jr. And To Recognize His Dedicated Service And Invaluable Contributions To The State Of Arkansas And To His Local Community.

AR HR1080

Congratulating Finos B. “buddy” Johnson, House Of Representatives Parliamentarian, Upon His Retirement And Commending Him For His Thirty-eighty Years Of Contributions To The State Of Arkansas.

AR HR1084

To Commemorate The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Regional Campuses Operated By The University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences.

AR HR1004

To Recognize The Arkansas Committee Of The National Museum Of Women In The Arts For Thirty-five Years Of Creative Contributions To The Citizens Of Arkansas And Continuous Support Of Women Artists In Arkansas.

AR HCR1002

To Recognize The Arkansas Committee Of The National Museum Of Women In The Arts For Thirty-five Years Of Creative Contributions To The Citizens Of Arkansas And Continuous Support Of Women Artists In Arkansas.

AR SR25

Recognizing And Celebrating Electric Cooperatives Of Arkansas Day At The State Capitol On March 14, 2023.

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