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AR HR1080

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shepherd

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Congratulates Finos B. "Buddy" Johnson on his retirement after 38 years of service with the Arkansas House of Representatives, retiring June 30, 2023.

  • Recognizes Johnson's career progression from Information Director (starting May 30, 1985) to Coordinator of Legislative Services (1999) to House Parliamentarian (July 2012).

  • Commends Johnson's expertise in parliamentary procedures, membership in the National Association of Parliamentarians and American Institute of Parliamentarians, and active involvement with the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries since 2014.

  • Highlights Johnson's service to four different Speakers and six General Assemblies over 11 years as Parliamentarian, including counsel during constitutional questions, procedural issues, and pandemic operations.

  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to provide a copy of this resolution to Johnson and wishes him well in retirement with his wife Elizabeth and two sons.

Legislative Description

Congratulating Finos B. “buddy” Johnson, House Of Representatives Parliamentarian, Upon His Retirement And Commending Him For His Thirty-eighty Years Of Contributions To The State Of Arkansas.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

4/4/2023

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