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HR 1076

TO RECOGNIZE THE HONORABLE STACEY ZIMMERMAN UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FOR HER SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Burkes and 10 co-sponsors

HR 1076 honors Judge Stacey Zimmerman for 34 years of service as Madison and Washington Counties’ longest-serving juvenile judge.

READ AND ADOPTED.
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Bill Summary · HR 1076

Summary — Arkansas House Resolution HR 1076 (95th General Assembly, 2025)

Purpose

HR 1076 is a ceremonial House resolution that recognizes and honors the Honorable Stacey Zimmerman on the occasion of her retirement after thirty-four (34) years of judicial and legal service to the State of Arkansas, specifically as the longest‑serving juvenile judge for Madison and Washington Counties.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Judge Stacey Zimmerman for her 34 years of service.
  • Recites biographical and career highlights (education, legal and judicial service, volunteer work, professional memberships, and family).
  • Directs that, upon adoption, a copy of the resolution be presented to Judge Zimmerman by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

No substantive changes to Arkansas law or policy are made; the resolution is purely honorary.

Background on Judge Stacey Zimmerman (as stated in the resolution)

  • Education:
    • B.S. in Agricultural Economics, Texas Tech University (1983), magna cum laude.
    • J.D. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Texas Tech University (1986).
    • LL.M. in Agricultural Law, University of Arkansas School of Law (1988).
  • Career:
    • Private law practice in Fayetteville beginning 1989.
    • Deputy Prosecutor, Washington County Juvenile Court (1993–1998).
    • Appointed to Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee by Governor Mike Huckabee; served as Special Judge for Benton County Juvenile Court.
    • Volunteer attorney ad litem for children in Madison and Washington Counties.
    • Elected Circuit/Chancery Judge, Juvenile Division, Fourth Judicial Circuit (Madison and Washington Counties) in November 1998.
  • Honors and memberships: Named one of “Forty Under Forty” (1999) by Northwest Arkansas Business Journal; member of Arkansas Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Rotary Club of Fayetteville; service on juvenile law committees and advisory boards.
  • Family: Married to Calvin W. Farley; one son, Colton.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary subject: Hon. Stacey Zimmerman — public recognition of her retirement and service.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Local legal and civic communities in Madison and Washington Counties, where her service and legacy are noted.
  • Fiscal/legal impact: None. The resolution is ceremonial and creates no enforceable rights, duties, or appropriations.

Procedural history and current status

  • Introduced: February 6, 2025.
  • Referred to various committees (noted Feb 6, 2025).
  • Read and adopted by the House (read and adopted noted March 19, 2025; formal adoption recorded May 21, 2025).
  • Rules suspended and reported enrolled on May 21, 2025.
  • Upon adoption, a copy is to be presented to Judge Zimmerman by the Chief Clerk.

Sponsors

  • Principal bill text lists Arkansas House authors: Representatives K. Moore, Hall, Eaton, D. Garner, Lundstrum, Unger, Clowney, R. Burkes, Gonzales Worthen, D. Whitaker, and Puryear.
  • The bill metadata also records a broader list of cosponsors.

Related legislation

  • Companion: HR 4669.

Notes: This resolution is honorary and intended to publicly acknowledge Judge Zimmerman’s career and contributions; it does not change statutes or appropriations.

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

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