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AR SR7
Resolution
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tyler Dees
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AI Summary
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Arkansas Senate resolution recognizing Siloam Springs for receiving four awards in 2024: Volunteer Community of the Year and Most Innovative City from Engage Arkansas, Floodplain Community of the Year from the Arkansas Floodplain Management Association, and Trendsetter City from Arkansas Business
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Siloam Springs received two Trendsetter City recognitions: Honorable Mention in Infrastructure and Water, and Winner in Public Works Environmental and Green Management
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The city launched "Love Siloam" in 2023, a community service program that brought together businesses, nonprofits, and individuals for activities including creek cleaning, building ramps, and litter pickup
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Local organizations contributing to the awards include the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Kind at Heart Ministries (which partnered with high school students for over 300 volunteer hours), and Western Benton County Partnership (which raised over $125,000 for tornado relief)
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Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution is to be provided to Siloam Springs Mayor Judy Nation by the Secretary of the Senate
Legislative Description
To Recognize The City Of Siloam Springs As Recipient In 2024 Of A Volunteer Community Of The Year Award, The Most Innovative City Award, The Floodplain Community Of The Year Award, And A Trendsetter City Award.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/5/2025