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Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robin Lundstrum
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AI Summary
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Brenda Joyce Blagg of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died on December 11, 2022, at age 75, and was a prominent Arkansas journalist and defender of the Freedom of Information Act of 1967.
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Ms. Blagg began her journalism career at the University of Arkansas as editor of the Arkansas Traveler, then joined the Springdale News and wrote a political column titled "Between The Lines" from 1979 until October 2022.
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She was a frequent guest journalist on Arkansas Educational Television Network's "Arkansas Week" for decades and actively supported the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and its scholarship fundraiser variety show "Gridiron."
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Ms. Blagg performed in political comedy sketches as the character Letitia Mae Stufflebeam, spoofing state political themes and leaders, with performances still available on YouTube.
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The House of Representatives remembers Brenda Joyce Blagg and honors her life and contributions to Arkansas, with a copy of this resolution to be provided to her family.
Legislative Description
To Remember Brenda Joyce Blagg And To Honor Her Dedication To Journalism, The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967, And The State Of Arkansas.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/30/2023