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AR SR61
Resolution
Status
4/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Hickey
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AI Summary
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Charles Steven "Steve" Cook retires after 38 years with the Arkansas Senate, having started his legislative career on September 4, 1979, as a bill drafter for the Bureau of Legislative Research.
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Cook holds Bachelor's degrees in History and Political Science from Arkansas Tech University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
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During his Senate tenure, Cook served as Assistant Chief of Staff, Chief Counsel, and Parliamentarian, working with 21 different Presidents Pro Tempore and 22 General Assemblies.
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Cook is commended for his nonpartisanship, discretion, historical knowledge, legal ability, and mentorship to senators and staff throughout significant Senate transitions including term limits and the shift from Democratic to Republican majority control.
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The Senate directs the Secretary to provide Cook with a copy of this resolution and wishes him well in retirement with his wife Mary Kaye McKinney, daughter Melanie Ann Higgins, and two grandsons.
Legislative Description
Congratulating Charles Steven “steve” Cook, Senate Parliamentarian, Upon His Retirement And Commending Him For His Thirty-eight Years Of Contributions To The Senate And Forty-four Years Of Contribution To The State Of Arkansas.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023