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HR 1008

Resolution; Profound Autism Day.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tammy West

Arkansas House recognizes Michael 'Monster' Todd for his world and national armwrestling titles and honors him for representing Arkansas; ceremonial with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1008

Summary — HR 1008

Title: To recognize “Monster” Michael Todd for his outstanding accomplishments in professional armwrestling and for honorably representing the State of Arkansas.

Purpose / Intent

This House Resolution formally recognizes Michael “Monster” Todd of Hot Springs, Arkansas, for his athletic achievements in professional armwrestling and for bringing honor and recognition to the State of Arkansas.

Key provisions

  • Recitals listing Michael Todd’s biographical and career highlights:
    • Born June 12, 1973; resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
    • First armwrestling tournament: 1990 Saline County Fair at age 17.
    • First professional championship appearance at age 19.
    • Winner of 23 World Armwrestling titles and 36 National Armwrestling titles.
    • Continues to compete and win at the highest levels; recognized as one of the sport’s greatest competitors.
  • Formal resolution language:
    • The Arkansas House of Representatives recognizes Michael Todd for his inspiring athletic achievements and for representing Arkansas honorably.
    • Directs that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be provided to Michael Todd by the Chief Clerk of the House.

Who or what is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Michael “Monster” Todd (honorific recognition).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: the State of Arkansas and its residents (symbolic recognition and state pride); the armwrestling community (increased visibility).
  • No changes to law, regulation, funding, or public programs — purely ceremonial.

Procedural / Timeline information

  • Introduced in the Arkansas House (by Representatives Duffield, K. Brown, Cozart, McGrew, and Warren) — listed introduction date: February 5, 2025.
  • Legislative actions (selected):
    • Placed on appropriate calendars and considered in committee and on the floor.
    • Reported enrolled (May 24, 2025).
    • Adopted by the House (non-record vote recorded in the Journal on May 23, 2025).
    • Status shown as READ AND ADOPTED.
  • Upon adoption, the Chief Clerk is to provide a copy to Michael Todd.

Notes / Clarifications

  • This resolution is ceremonial and carries no legal or budgetary effect.
  • The document set provided also contained text and a sponsor list that appear to relate to other, unrelated federal bills (e.g., a U.S. Postal Service facility naming and a long U.S. House sponsor list). The core Arkansas HR 1008 described above is the state House resolution recognizing Michael Todd.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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