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AR SR8

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Proclaims March 2021 as American Red Cross Month in Arkansas
  • Recognizes the American Red Cross, founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, which received the first congressional charter in 1900 and provides disaster relief and armed forces support
  • Notes that in the July 2019 to June 2020 fiscal year, the American Red Cross rendered emergency assistance to 6,300 people, installed 1,900 smoke alarms in 765 Arkansas homes, provided 4,400 case services to service members and veterans, trained 16,100 individuals in first aid, and collected 25,500 units of blood and platelets
  • References that the Missouri-Arkansas region has nearly 3,000 volunteers and over 122,600 blood donors
  • Requires the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the executive directors of the Arkansas chapters of the American Red Cross

Legislative Description

To Proclaim March 2021 American Red Cross Month In Arkansas.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

10/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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