Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HR1120

Introduced
4/11/25  
Refer
4/14/25  

Caption

To Honor Craig Jones, Longtime Choir Teacher At Harding Academy In Searcy, Upon The Occasion Of His Upcoming Retirement.

Impact

The resolution highlights the numerous accomplishments of Jones and the Harding Academy choirs under his direction. The choirs performed in 38 states, including notable venues such as Carnegie Hall and Disneyland, reflecting the high caliber of musical education provided at the institution. Recognizing such contributions through House Resolution 1120 serves to inspire current and future educators and reinforce the importance of dedication to arts education in schools.

Summary

House Resolution 1120 aims to honor Craig Jones, a longtime choir teacher at Harding Academy in Searcy, Arkansas, as he approaches his retirement after an impressive 48-year career. Throughout his tenure, Jones not only directed the junior and senior high choirs, which consistently achieved Division I ratings at competitions, but also contributed to the academic environment by teaching Bible classes. This resolution recognizes the significant impact he has made on the students and community during his service.

Contention

Although the resolution is primarily an honorific gesture, it signifies broader themes within educational settings—particularly those regarding the support and appreciation of arts and music education. The resolution does not seem to have notable points of contention as it is designed purely to acknowledge Jones's contributions rather than propose any legislative changes or raise disputes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR SR39

To Recognize The Harding Academy Football Team As The Class 4a State Champions.

AR SR26

To Recognize Randy Hankins, Whose Radio And Television Name Is Craig O'neill, For His Many Years In Radio And Television Broadcasting.

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 HR1058

To Recognize The Harding Academy Football Team As The Class 4a State Champions.

AR HR1060

Congratulating Roy Ragland, Chief Of Staff For The House Of Representatives, Upon His Retirement, And Commending Him For His Nineteen Years Of Contributions To The House Of Representatives And To The State Of Arkansas.

AR SR59

Congratulating W. Ellis Arnold Iii, President Of Hendrix College, Upon His Retirement And Commending Him For His Thirty-three Years Of Contributions To Higher Education, Hendrix College, And The State Of Arkansas.

AR SR24

Congratulating Roger Allan Norman, Legislative Auditor For Arkansas Legislative Audit, Upon His Retirement And Commending Him For His Contributions To The State Of Arkansas.

AR SR4

To Honor The Lives And Contributions Of Dr. Joseph Steve Bryant And His Wife, Mrs. Sharon Gaye Collatt Bryant.

AR HB1201

To Enact The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System’s General Omnibus Act; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HR1065

Congratulating Vincent C. Henderson Ii, Administrator For The Bureau Of Legislative Research And Code Revisor, Upon His Retirement And Commending Him For His Contributions To The State Of Arkansas.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.