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AR HCR1009

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

George McGill

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Finance and Administration to name the 616 Garrison Building in Fort Smith, Arkansas in honor of B.G. Hendrix

  • Recognizes Hendrix's 34 years of service in the Arkansas House of Representatives (17 consecutive terms starting in 1963), including his tenure as Speaker of the House

  • Honors Hendrix's legislative accomplishments including authorization for countywide sales taxes, creation of a prison industry program, establishment of UAMS Arkansas Health Education Centers, promotion of the GED program, and road safety legislation requiring white stripes on two-lane roads

  • Acknowledges Hendrix's additional public service including his 3 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, operation of Arkansas's first ambulance service, and roles as civil defense coordinator and Sebastian County coroner

  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to provide copies of the resolution to Speaker Hendrix and the Director of the Department of Finance and Administration upon adoption

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Contributions Made By Mr. B.g. Hendrix To The State Of Arkansas And Directing The Department Of Finance And Administration To Name The 616 Garrison Building In Fort Smith In His Honor.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor

4/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs2/10/2017

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