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SR 26

TO CONGRATULATE MR. JUSTIN TATE ON HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Jim Petty

Recognizes Justin Tate’s achievements as a Special Olympian and his role as Guardian of the Flame for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

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Bill Summary · SR 26

Summary of Senate Resolution 26 (SR 26), 2026 Session, Arkansas

Purpose

  • SR 26 is a Senate resolution congratulating Mr. Justin Tate of Elkins, Arkansas, on his achievements as a Special Olympian and his selection as a Guardian of the Flame for the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run in connection with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal Recognition: The resolution formally acknowledges and praises Justin Tate for his dedication to Special Olympics Arkansas and his athletic achievements.
  • Guardian of the Flame: It notes his selection to participate as a Guardian of the Flame (Final Leg) of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which accompanies the Flame of Hope to the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics USA Games.
  • Timeline and Role:
    • Duties begin: May 30, 2026.
    • Torch Run duration: Tate will run across the United States leading up to the Opening Ceremonies.
    • Opening Ceremonies: The run culminates with the Flame of Hope lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 20, 2026.
  • Scope of Guardian of the Flame: Up to eight (8) Special Olympians may be selected as Guardians of the Flame for a given Special Olympics event; Tate is one of the selected individuals for 2026.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Mr. Justin Tate (Mr. Tate’s personal recognition and public acknowledgment by the Arkansas Senate).
  • Broader impact: Highlights and honors the efforts of Special Olympics Arkansas and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, emphasizing collaboration between law enforcement and athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Sponsorship:
    • Filed and introduced on April 15, 2026.
    • Read for the first time with rules suspended, then read a second time and placed on the calendar.
  • Legislative action: A Senate resolution is a ceremonial measure; it does not create new law or alter statutes. Its effect is formal recognition and commendation.
  • Implementation: Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be presented to Mr. Justin Tate by the Secretary of the Senate.

Additional Context

  • Background on Torch Run: The Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1981 and has become the largest grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics.
  • Guardian of the Flame: Since 1987, selected law enforcement officers and Special Olympians known as “Guardians of the Flame” carry the Flame of Hope to the opening ceremonies of Special Olympics World Games and USA Games.

Summary Statement

SR 26 serves as a ceremonial accolade recognizing Mr. Justin Tate’s achievements as a Special Olympian and his role as a Guardian of the Flame for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. It underscores Arkansas’s support for Special Olympics and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and Special Olympics communities. The resolution is primarily a symbolic honor with no fiscal or policy changes.

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

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