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HR 1024

TO RECOGNIZE THE ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL ELKS AS THE 2025 CLASS 4A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Chad Puryear

HR 1024 officially recognizes Elkins High School Elks as the 2025 Class 4A state champions, detailing the win, roster, staff, and community acknowledgment.

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Bill Summary · HR 1024

Summary: HR 1024 (2026F) – Arkansas

Purpose

  • Officially recognize the Elkins High School Elks football team as the 2025 Class 4A state champions.

Key Provisions

  • Declaration: The Arkansas House of Representatives recognizes the Elkins High School Elks as the 2025 Class 4A football state champions.
  • Championship details:
    • Championship game: December 13, 2025, at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.
    • Final score: Elkins 31, Dardanelle High School Sand Lizards 14.
    • Season record: 14 wins and 1 loss (14-1).
  • Acknowledgments:
    • Names of team players listed as part of the Elks roster.
    • Team managers named.
    • Support staff acknowledged, including athletic trainer, Director of Athletics, and Superintendent.
    • Coaching staff listed (Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and assistant coaches).
    • Quote from Head Coach Zach Watson about the victory and the community.
  • Formal action:
    • Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be presented to Head Coach Zach Watson by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Who Is Affected

  • Elkins High School Elks football team (players, managers, coaching staff, and support personnel).
  • The Elkins community and school district, as the resolution publicly recognizes a major athletic achievement.
  • The General Assembly and state government as the entity issuing formal recognition.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Bill Type: House Resolution (HR).
  • Sponsor: Representative Puryear; Co-sponsor: Chad Puryear.
  • Status: Filed and referred to the Committee on House Management after initial readings.
  • Likely procedural path: If adopted by the House, the resolution becomes an official recognition and a copy is delivered to the head coach.

Notable Details

  • The bill is strictly symbolic and ceremonial, recognizing a high school athletics achievement.
  • It references specific game date, location, opponent, and final score.
  • Includes a comprehensive listing of players, team managers, and key staff for transparency and acknowledgment.

This summary provides the essential context: HR 1024 serves to officially recognize Elkins High School Elks as the 2025 Class 4A state champions, detailing the championship performance and naming the individuals involved.

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

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