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SR 22

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE LEGACY KEEPERS NURSE HONOR GUARD OF ARKANSAS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION OF NURSING THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Kim Hammer

Recognizes and commends the Legacy Keepers Nurse Honor Guard of Arkansas for memorializing, supporting, and advocating for nurses and advancing the nursing profession statewide.

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Bill Summary · SR 22

Summary of SR 22 (Session: 2026F, Arkansas)

Purpose

  • Senate Resolution SR 22 recognizes and commends the Legacy Keepers Nurse Honor Guard of Arkansas for outstanding service to the nursing profession throughout the state.
  • The resolution serves as an official expression of appreciation and support from the Arkansas General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment of Establishment: The Legacy Keepers Nurse Honor Guard of Arkansas was established in 2025 by nurses and community supporters.
  • Mission and Activities: The group aims to ensure nurses are remembered, respected, and celebrated for their service in life and after death; it conducts dignified tributes, ceremonies, and preserves nurses’ stories to honor their contributions.
  • Ethos and Standards: The organization emphasizes professionalism, integrity, compassion, ethical practice, and leadership in memorial efforts and community engagement.
  • Impact Areas: The honor guard pursues public events, educational outreach, and partnerships with other service organizations to promote nursing’s legacy and continued mentorship and advocacy for nurses at all career stages.
  • Founding Leadership (for context): The resolution lists the founding board members, including President Paula Day, RN; Vice President Dollie Carey, BSN, RN; Secretary Madison Besancon; Treasurer Kayla Lawrence; and other leaders.
  • Scope of Recognition: The resolution highlights the group’s role in celebrating the lives and service of nurses who have served communities, supporting current nurses, and uplifting the profession statewide.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: The Legacy Keepers Nurse Honor Guard of Arkansas (organization and its leadership) is the direct beneficiary of formal recognition.
  • Secondary: The nursing community in Arkansas, including current and future nurses, healthcare institutions, and state residents who benefit from public recognition of nursing contributions and the organization’s outreach.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Status: Filed on April 14, 2026; read in the Senate and placed on the calendar with rules suspended (as part of the standard recognition process for resolutions).
  • Action Requested: The House of Representatives is asked to recognize and commend the organization; upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be presented to the group’s leadership by the Chief Clerk of the House.

Overall Impact

  • SR 22 is a formal, non-binding commendation that publicly honors the Legacy Keepers Nurse Honor Guard of Arkansas for advancing the nursing profession through memorialization, advocacy, and community service.
  • It serves to elevate awareness of the organization’s mission and may strengthen relationships between nurses, communities, and state institutions.

If you’d like, I can provide a concise one-paragraph briefing or a side-by-side comparison with similar past resolutions.

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

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