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SR 27

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

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Jim Petty

The resolution formally recognizes the Elkins Elks football team as the 2025 Class 4A state champions, praising their 14-1 season and championship win.

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Bill Summary · SR 27

Summary of SR 27 (Session: 2026F, Arkansas)

Purpose

  • SR 27 is a Senate Resolution recognizing and honoring the Elkins High School Elks football team as the 2025 Class 4A state champions. The resolution formally acknowledges the team’s accomplishment and designates them as state champions for the 2025 season.

Key Provisions and Details

  • Recognition: The resolution states that the Elkins Elks won the 2025 Class 4A state football championship.
  • Championship details:
    • Championship game location: War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, Arkansas.
    • Final game score: Elkins Elks 31, Dardanelle High School Sand Lizards 14.
    • Season record: 14 wins and 1 loss (14-1).
  • Team roster and staff (as listed in the resolution):
    • Players: A lengthy roster of Elkins players is named, indicating the breadth of the team acknowledged in the resolution.
    • Managers: Named individuals who served as team managers.
    • Support staff: Athletic trainer (Jeff White) and Director of Athletics (Steven Fein), Superintendent (Jeremy Mangrum) are acknowledged.
    • Coaching staff: Head Coach Zach Watson; Defensive Coordinator Alex Burris; Assistant Coaches (Jude Bartholomew, Scott Poteete, Tyler Dorton, Callen Cleveland, Chris Smith).
  • Public statements: A quote from Head Coach Zach Watson is included, expressing the community impact and significance of the championship.
  • Formal act: The resolution authorizes that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be presented to Head Coach Zach Watson by the Secretary of the Senate.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Elkins High School Elks football team (players, managers, coaching and support staff).
  • Broader community: The Elkins community, including students, families, faculty, and local supporters who are recognized for their collective effort and impact.
  • Government official engagement: The Secretary of the Senate is instructed to present a copy of the resolution to the head coach, formalizing ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Filed and introduced in the 2026 Fiscal Session (SR 27).
  • Process steps noted:
    • Read the first time with rules suspended.
    • Read the second time and placed on the calendar.
  • Sponsor: Senator J. Petty (co-sponsor listed).
  • The resolution does not impose new laws or fiscal obligations; it is a ceremonial recognition item common in state legislatures.

Overall Impact

  • This bill serves as an official, ceremonial acknowledgment by the Arkansas Senate of the Elkins Elks’ 2025 state championship achievement.
  • It celebrates athletic success and may contribute to continued community pride and recognition for the school’s athletic program.

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

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