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HR 1103

TO RECOGNIZE CHARLOTTE THOMAS ON THE OCCASION OF HER UPCOMING RETIREMENT FOR HER FIFTY-ONE YEARS OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tracy Steele

An honorary, nonbinding resolution recognizing Charlotte Thomas for 51 years of service to the City of North Little Rock, celebrating her leadership and presenting a copy to her.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1103

Summary — HR 1103 (Arkansas House Resolution)

Purpose

HR 1103 is a ceremonial House resolution that recognizes Charlotte Thomas on the occasion of her upcoming retirement and honors her fifty-one (51) years of service to the City of North Little Rock. The resolution formally thanks her for long‑standing municipal service and orders that a copy of the resolution be presented to her.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes Charlotte Thomas for 51 years of “exceptional service” to the City of North Little Rock.
  • Notes her status as the first African American member of the Mayor’s executive staff in North Little Rock and her role representing the mayor at public events when the mayor is unavailable.
  • Records biographical and community details (education, civic affiliations, awards, family) and cites examples of her leadership and public service.
  • Directs that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be presented to Charlotte Thomas by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Background and notable facts (from the text)

  • Employment start date with the City of North Little Rock: February 25, 1974.
  • Served under Mayors Casey Laman, Bob Rosamond, Eddie Powell, Reed Thompson, Patrick Henry Hays, Joe Smith, and Terry Hartwick.
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts from Philander Smith College.
  • Civic and professional affiliations: Scipio A. Jones Alumni Choir; North Little Rock Census Committee; Pulaski County School District Study Committee; North Little Rock City Mission; Anointed Praise Chorale; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Recognitions: 1999 — Woman of Distinction (North Little Rock Times); 2006 — Stand! News community leader recognition; 2017 — NAACP Outstanding Services in North Little Rock.
  • Family: Widow of Curtis L. Thomas; mother, grandmother, and great‑grandmother.

Who is affected

  • Primarily the honoree, Charlotte Thomas, who will receive an official copy of the resolution.
  • The resolution also formally acknowledges the City of North Little Rock and its community by commemorating a long‑time public employee; it has no regulatory, budgetary, or legal effect on city operations or residents.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025 (Rep. Steele).
  • Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means (2/6/2025).
  • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars and considered (May 2025).
  • Read and adopted (entry dated 04/08/2025) and later recorded as adopted (05/23/2025); reported enrolled (05/24/2025).
  • Upon adoption, direction to present a copy to Charlotte Thomas.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Representative Steele.
  • Numerous cosponsors are listed in the bill record (multiple members from various delegations).

Impact

This is a nonbinding, honorary resolution intended to recognize and commemorate Ms. Thomas’s long public service. It creates no statutory changes, spending obligations, or regulatory effects.

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

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