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AR HCMR1001
JM
Status
3/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Baine
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AI Summary
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Honors the memory of Bobby Gene Newman, who was born October 1, 1926, in El Dorado, Arkansas, and passed away March 3, 2013.
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Recognizes Newman's 29 years of service in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1969 to 1998, representing Union, Calhoun, Ouachita, and Columbia counties.
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Acknowledges Newman's legislative accomplishments including co-sponsoring the Arkansas Breast Cancer Act, creating the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, establishing Southern Arkansas University Tech and South Arkansas Community College, and developing four-lane highways in the region.
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Commends Newman's dedication to his community through his ownership of Smackover Insurance Agency for 50 years, service on the Arkansas Legislative Council (1970-1998), membership on the House Education Committee serving as vice chair (1983-1990) and chair (1991-1994), and extensive work with rural water associations and fire departments.
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Expresses sincere condolences to Newman's family and directs the Chief Clerk of the House to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to his family.
Legislative Description
In Respectful Memory Of Mr. Bobby Gene Newman And In Recognition Of His Contributions To The State Of Arkansas, The House Of Representatives, And His Local Community.
Last Action
Approved by the Governor.
4/22/2013