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AR HR1116

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joy Springer

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas House of Representatives recognizes Ronald McDonald House Charities® for 50 years of service supporting families with seriously ill children, beginning with the first house in Philadelphia in 1974

  • Since 1974, McDonald's Corporation, franchisees, and customers have donated over $1 billion to help the charity serve millions of families across 62 countries and regions

  • The organization operates more than 385 Ronald McDonald House programs, 270 Family Room programs, and 40 Care Mobile programs worldwide

  • Six Ronald McDonald House Charities® programs operate in Arkansas through one chapter, providing direct support to 3,518 children and families annually

  • In 2023, McDonald's and Arkansas franchisees raised $967,000 for the local chapter, equivalent to 9,670 overnight stays for families at Arkansas programs

Legislative Description

To Recognize Ronald Mcdonald House Charities® For Fifty Years Of Service In Improving The Health And Well-being Of Children And Their Families And Directly Impacting The Local Communities Of The State Of Arkansas.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

4/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Management4/9/2025

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