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AR HMR1001
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Status
Passed
4/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mark Lowery
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AI Summary
- Raymond Hoyt "Ray" Thornton, Jr. (June 16, 1928 – April 13, 2016) is remembered for his extensive public service career in Arkansas
- Served as Arkansas Attorney General (1971-1973), U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 4th District (1973-1979) and 2nd District (1991-1997), Arkansas Supreme Court Justice (1997-2005), and president of Arkansas State University (1980-1984) and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (1984-1990)
- Served on the House Judiciary Committee investigating Watergate and was among six bipartisan members who drafted articles of impeachment against President Richard Nixon
- The House of Representatives commends Thornton for his contributions to the State of Arkansas and directs the Chief Clerk to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to his family
Legislative Description
Remembering Raymond Hoyt Thornton, Jr., And His Many Contributions To The State Of Arkansas.
Last Action
Resolution received unanimous support.
4/21/2016
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