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HR 1019

TO RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS AS RECIPIENT IN 2024 OF A VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARD THE MOST INNOVATIVE CITY AWARD, THE FLOODPLAIN COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARD, AND A TRENDSETTER CITY AWARD.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Randy Torres

A nonbinding House resolution honors Siloam Springs for 2024 civic awards and floodplain management achievements, publicly commending the city and sending a copy to the mayor.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1019

Summary — HR 1019 (House Resolution)

Purpose

HR 1019 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing the City of Siloam Springs for multiple community awards it received in 2024. The resolution acknowledges the city’s civic engagement, floodplain management, public‑works/environmental initiatives, and volunteer efforts, and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the city’s mayor.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes Siloam Springs as a 2024 recipient of:
    • a Volunteer Community of the Year award and the Most Innovative City award (Engage Arkansas);
    • the Floodplain Community of the Year award (Arkansas Floodplain Management Association, Inc.);
    • a Trendsetter City award (Arkansas Business) — including an Honorable Mention in Infrastructure & Water and a Winner designation in Public Works Environmental & Green Management.
  • Notes the role of local officials and volunteers, including Senior Building Inspector Randal Clark as Floodplain Administrator responsible for the Flood Damage Prevention Code and NFIP compliance.
  • Highlights community initiatives and partners that contributed to the recognitions, including the “Love Siloam” program (launched 2023), the Rotary Club of Siloam Springs, the Kiwanis Club of Siloam Springs, Kind at Heart Ministries, and the Western Benton County Partnership (which raised $125,000 for tornado relief).
  • Directs that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be provided to Siloam Springs Mayor Judy Nation by the Chief Clerk of the House.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary effect is honorary and symbolic: it publicly commends the City of Siloam Springs, its municipal staff, civic organizations, volunteers, and community partners.
  • The resolution does not create legal obligations, appropriations, or regulatory changes; it has no direct fiscal impact.

Background and context

  • Engage Arkansas promotes civic engagement and awarded Siloam Springs for volunteerism and innovation.
  • The Arkansas Floodplain Management Association recognized the city for excellence in floodplain administration.
  • Arkansas Business featured Siloam Springs (Dec. 16, 2024) as a Trendsetter City for several civic and environmental initiatives.
  • Local programs cited include “Love Siloam” (community service day) and various civic‑service organizations that provided volunteer hours and support services.

Procedural history and status

  • Introduced/Filed: February 5, 2025 (filed earlier dates appear in the record).
  • Committee referrals and calendar placements occurred in February–May 2025 (referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce; placed on Local & Consent Calendars; Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar).
  • Considered/Adopted: Placed before the House and adopted (read and adopted; reported enrolled). Legislative actions in the file show adoption in May 2025 and enrollment reported May 24, 2025.
  • Upon adoption, a copy was/was to be sent to Mayor Judy Nation.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Sponsors listed: Representative Torres (primary), Mariannette Miller‑Meeks (primary), Debbie Dingell (cosponsor).
  • Related/companion bills: HR 1768 (companion) and S 891 (companion).

Note: HR 1019 is a nonbinding, congratulatory resolution intended to honor municipal achievement rather than to enact policy or create statutory obligations.

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

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