Arkansas 2023 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SR1

Introduced
1/12/23  

Caption

To Recognize The Bryant Hornets Football Team As The Class 7a State Champions.

Impact

The passage of SR1 serves to honor not only the team but also the community that supports them, showcasing how local success stories can bring pride to a community. Such recognition can foster a sense of unity and motivation among students and local residents, highlighting the importance of youth sports in promoting teamwork, discipline, and community engagement. By recognizing the Bryant Hornets, SR1 contributes to a tradition of honoring high school athletic achievements in Arkansas.

Summary

Senate Resolution 1 (SR1) is a formal resolution introduced in the Arkansas Senate to recognize the Bryant Hornets football team for their achievement in winning the Class 7A State Championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's remarkable accomplishment of securing the state title for the fifth consecutive year. In the championship game, the Bryant Hornets dominated the Bentonville Tigers with a score of 36-7 in front of a large crowd at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, displaying their prowess in high school football.

Contention

While there is generally an overwhelming support for resolutions like SR1 among legislators due to their celebratory nature, one point of contention that may arise is the allocation of formal attention to varsity sports over other equally deserving programs, such as academic or arts achievements. Some might argue that the focus on sports can inadvertently overshadow the accomplishments of students in other areas. Nonetheless, within the context of SR1, the resolution is aimed at celebration and pride in local success, which is largely viewed positively.

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 HR1058

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

AR HR1030

To Recognize The Little Rock Parkview Patriots As The 2023 Class 5a Football State Champions.

AR HR1061

To Recognize The Little Rock Parkview Patriots As The 2023 Class 5a Football State Champions.

AR SR25

To Recognize The Harding University Bisons Football Team As The 2023 Ncaa Division Ii National Champions.

AR HR1033

To Recognize The Harding University Bisons Football Team As The 2023 Ncaa Division Ii National Champions.

AR HR1036

To Recognize The Greenwood High School Bulldogs Football, Cross Country, Basketball, Cheer, And Wrestling Teams For Their 2023-2024 State Championship Wins And Commend The Greenwood High School Bulldogs Head Coaches.

AR SR32

To Recognize The 2023-2024 Central High School Tigers As The Class 6a Boys' Basketball State Champions.

AR HR1046

To Recognize The 2023-2024 Central High School Tigers As The Class 6a Boys' Basketball State Champions.

AR HR1031

To Recognize The 2023-2024 Central High School Tigers As The Class 6a Boys' Basketball State Champions.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.