AR HR1016

House Resolution calling on Arkansas House members to uphold standards of civil discourse and serve as examples for respectful political debate from local to national levels.

Recognizes that House members represent constituents across all political parties and those unaffiliated with any party, requiring unity in working together for the state's betterment.

Asserts that thoughtful and honest debate advances the state's interests more effectively than petty personal attacks and that members should "disagree without being disagreeable."

Pledges that House members will respect the democratic legislative process established in 1776, allowing for presentation, debate, votes, and decisions while respectfully moving forward on subsequent business.

Calls on House members to demonstrate statesmanship their citizens deserve and their nation needs by committing to civil discourse tenets and bringing the nation together.