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AR HMR1003
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Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Clark Hall
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AI Summary
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Wayne Shadden of Marvell, Arkansas, died on May 21, 2010, at age 77 and was a Navy veteran and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
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Shadden operated a grocery store on U.S. 49 near Marvell known for barbecue sauce that attracted customers from across the country, including musician Levon Helm who had it shipped by the case to New York.
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Following Shadden's death, one of the store's signs was obtained by Little Rock businessman Randy Ensminger and placed on display at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Shadden is survived by his wife Vivian Inebnit Shadden, two sons, two daughters, one sister, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
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The House of Representatives recognizes Shadden's contributions to Southern food culture and his local community, and expresses condolences to his family.
Legislative Description
In Respectful Memory Of Mr. Wayne Shadden And In Recognition Of His Contributions To The State Of Arkansas And His Local Community.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011