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AR HCR1007

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jim Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Designates January 22 as "Day of Tears" in Arkansas in perpetuity to commemorate the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion
  • References the Supreme Court ruling on January 22, 1973 that established abortion as a constitutional right
  • States that over 61 million unborn children have died due to abortion since that date
  • Encourages Arkansas citizens to lower flags to half-staff on this day to mourn unborn children lost to abortion

Legislative Description

To Recognize January 22 As The Day Of Tears In Arkansas.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor1/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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