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HR 1100

TO CELEBRATE THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF HOPE, ARKANSAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dolly Henley

HR 1100: ceremonial, nonbinding resolution congratulating Hope, Arkansas on its 150th anniversary—symbolic recognition, no legal rights or spending.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1100

Summary — HR 1100: "To Celebrate the Sesquicentennial of Hope, Arkansas"

Purpose and intent

HR 1100 is a ceremonial House resolution that congratulates and recognizes the city of Hope, Arkansas, on the occasion of its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary). The resolution records the city’s history, civic accomplishments, notable natives, and recent community improvements, and formally expresses the House’s pride in Hope’s legacy and future.

Key findings and provisions

  • Recites historical facts:
    • Settlement founded along the Cairo and Fulton Railroad in 1852.
    • Originally named “Hopeful” after the railroad commissioner’s daughter; incorporated April 8, 1875.
  • Highlights civic life and development:
    • Notes downtown revitalization efforts, a recent vote for park improvements, and construction of an indoor recreational facility.
    • Recognizes a partnership between Hope Public Schools and the University of Arkansas Hope–Texarkana that has produced high numbers of high school seniors graduating with associate degrees.
  • Acknowledges notable natives:
    • Names former Arkansas Governor and U.S. President William J. “Bill” Clinton and former Governor Mike Huckabee as among those born in Hope.
  • Celebratory recognition:
    • Notes Hope’s historical identity as “The Home of the World’s Largest Watermelons.”
    • Concludes by formally congratulating the city on its sesquicentennial and expressing hope for its future.

Effect and impact

  • HR 1100 is a non‑binding, commemorative resolution: it does not create legal rights, impose duties, authorize spending, or change state or federal law.
  • Primary impact is symbolic—provides public recognition and honors the community, which may be used in local promotional materials and anniversary celebrations.
  • Affected parties: the city of Hope, its residents, local institutions (schools, university campus), and public officials associated with the anniversary.

Procedural timeline and status

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Referred (same day) to Committees (listed as Energy and Commerce and Judiciary for jurisdictional consideration).
  • Read and adopted by the House: various entries indicate it was read and adopted (noted April 7, 2025 and adopted May 23, 2025).
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions calendar and reported enrolled (May 23–24, 2025).
  • Current status: Read and adopted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Representative Henley and Melanie A. Stansbury (primary listed). Cosponsors include Joe Neguse, Raúl M. Grijalva, Brittany Pettersen, Andrea Salinas, Angie Craig, and Steven Horsford (as provided).

Note: HR 1100 functions as a formal expression of congratulations and recognition rather than a policy measure.

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

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