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SR 39

TO COMMEMORATE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SERVANTS AND TO OBSERVE PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK FROM MAY 3 THROUGH 9, 2026.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Clarke Tucker

Arkansas Senate honors public servants and designates May 3–9, 2026 as Public Service Recognition Week to encourage year-round recognition.

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Bill Summary · SR 39

Summary of Bill SR 39 (2026F) – Arkansas

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution
  • Session: 95th General Assembly, Fiscal Session, 2026
  • Sponsor: Senator C. Tucker (co-sponsor: Clarke Tucker)
  • Subject: Commemoration of Arkansas public servants and observation of Public Service Recognition Week (May 3–9, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally commend and recognize the dedication, professionalism, and patriotism of Arkansas public servants.
  • To honor the indispensable role of public servants in strengthening Arkansas’s economy, protecting safety and security, safeguarding rights, and supporting democratic governance.
  • To observe Public Service Recognition Week in Arkansas during May 3–9, 2026, and to encourage public acknowledgment of public servants year-round.
  • To share a copy of the resolution with leadership of the Arkansas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition and Commendation: The Senate commends public servants of Arkansas for delivering essential services and contributing to the public good.
  • Impact Acknowledgment: Emphasizes how public service supports the economy, public safety, rights protection, and democratic foundations.
  • Observation Window: Public Service Recognition Week designated for May 3–9, 2026.
  • Call to Action: Urges Arkansans to honor and acknowledge the service of public employees.
  • Distribution: Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be provided to the Arkansas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration by the Secretary of Senate.

Affected Parties

  • Public servants in Arkansas: Federal, state, and local government employees, as well as members of uniformed services, who deliver public services in Arkansas.
  • General public and government entities: Encouraged to recognize and honor public service during the designated week and year-round.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Filed and placed on the calendar after a first and second reading with rules suspended.
  • Effective Date: Effective upon adoption by the Senate (as a resolution, typically upon passage).
  • Observance Window: May 3–9, 2026 (Public Service Recognition Week).
  • Documentation: A copy of the resolution to be shared with the Arkansas Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.

Practical Impact

  • The bill has a ceremonial/configurational impact, formalizing nationwide public service recognition at the state level for Arkansas.
  • It promotes appreciation for public sector employees and may encourage engagement and morale within public service communities.
  • It provides a formal acknowledgment without creating new creating or funding obligations or policy changes.

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