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AR SR4
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Key
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AI Summary
- Senate honors United States Representative John Paul Hammerschmidt on the 20th anniversary of his retirement announcement on March 3, 1992, after serving 13 terms representing Arkansas' Third Congressional District from 1967 to 1993
- Hammerschmidt was the first Republican elected to Congress from Arkansas since 1877 and served as ranking member of the House Public Works Committee, securing federal funding for Highway 540, Highway 65, federal buildings, and Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Sponsored 1972 legislation establishing the Buffalo River as the nation's first national river under National Park Service management and was instrumental in completing Interstate 540, which was designated the "John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway" on January 8, 1999
- Served in World War II with the Army Air Corps' Third Combat Cargo Group, flew 217 combat missions, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross with three oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, three Battle Stars, and Meritorious Service Award
- Senate directs delivery of resolution copy to Representative Hammerschmidt as testament to his distinguished service and token of state gratitude
Legislative Description
Honoring United States Representative John Paul Hammerschmidt On The 20th Anniversary Of The Announcement Of His Retirement From The United States House Of Representatives.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
3/9/2012
Full Bill Text
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