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AR HCR1004

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Wardlaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • House Concurrent Resolution congratulating Arkansas Game Warden Austin Powell for receiving the Monty Carmikle Officer of the Year Award in July 2024 and the 2024 Robert M. Brantly Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award in December 2024

  • Powell became one of the youngest game wardens to receive the Monty Carmikle Award at 26 years old, and is only the fourth Arkansas game warden to win the Brantly Award, which recognizes one officer among 15 southeastern states

  • Powell's enforcement record includes 12 charges of night hunting, 13 charges of road hunting, 17 charges for hunting during closed season, 5 cases of hunting turkey over bait, and 4 charges for boating under the influence

  • Powell and fellow Game Warden Aaron Dillard received a Lifesaving Award for rescuing a girl being swept downstream by the Mississippi River current and barge wakes

  • Resolution directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy to Game Warden Powell upon adoption

Legislative Description

To Congratulate Game Warden Austin Powell On Receiving The Monty Carmikle Officer Of The Year Award And The 2024 Robert M. Brantly Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year Award.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor

4/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Management1/28/2025

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