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HR 1084

TO HONOR MARTHA JARROW FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sonia Barker and 22 co-sponsors

An honorary Arkansas House resolution recognizes Martha L. Jarrow for leadership, mentoring, and cross-training programs; ceremonial, with a copy presented, no fiscal impact.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1084

Summary — HR 1084 (Arkansas House Resolution, 95th Gen. Assembly, Regular Session 2025)

Purpose

HR 1084 is an honorary House resolution that formally recognizes and celebrates Martha L. Jarrow for her service to the Arkansas House of Representatives and the State of Arkansas. The resolution highlights her leadership as Director of Member Services, her programmatic and mentoring work, and her role as a model for future generations—particularly during Women's History Month.

Key provisions and language

  • Formally recognizes and celebrates Martha L. Jarrow for her contributions to the House, staff, and the State of Arkansas.
  • Enumerates specific accomplishments and qualities, including:
    • Development and implementation of cross‑training programs and improved communication strategies.
    • Mentorship and professional development for staff.
    • Participation in regional leadership programs (noted: selection for the Staff Alliance for Intergovernmental Leadership task force (SAIL) and participation in the Staff Academy for Governmental Excellence (SAGE) of the Council of State Governments).
    • Personal qualities such as faith, work‑life balance, and devotion to family and colleagues.
  • Declares her achievements as an inspiration to future generations of women.
  • Directs that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be presented to Martha Jarrow by the Chief Clerk of the House.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary subject: Martha L. Jarrow — honored and publicly recognized.
  • Secondary: House members and staff — the resolution acknowledges institutional benefits from her programs and leadership.
  • Practical impact: purely ceremonial and honorary. The resolution does not create legal rights, obligations, or budgetary effects.

Procedural / timeline actions (as recorded)

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Referred (Feb 6, 2025): Committee on Agriculture and Committee on Natural Resources (per records); later read and referred to Committee on House Management.
  • Filed dates in record: March 14, 2025; May 8, 2025 (clerical entries present).
  • Committee action: Returned by committee "Do Pass" (March 19, 2025).
  • Read and adopted by the House: March 20, 2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 10, 2025 (per record).
  • Upon adoption, presentation of a copy to Martha Jarrow is ordered.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Sponsors listed in the bill header include Representatives Springer, Barker, Bentley, A. Brown, K. Brown, R. Burkes, Cavenaugh, Clowney, Crawford, Dalby, Duke, Ennett, D. Garner, Henley, Hudson, Lundstrum, J. Mayberry, McAlindon, McCullough, K. Moore, T. Shephard, Vaught, and Gonzales Worthen.
  • Related/companion bill: S 472 (companion).

Bottom line

HR 1084 is an honorary resolution recognizing Martha L. Jarrow’s service, programs, and leadership within the Arkansas House. It is ceremonial in nature, carries no regulatory or fiscal effect, and directs that the House present a copy of the adopted resolution to Ms. Jarrow.

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

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