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HR 1029

TO RECOGNIZE THE ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTIES BASEBALL TEAM AS THE 2025 6A BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONS.

2026 Fiscal Session Introduced by Rebecca Burkes and 5 co-sponsors

Arkansas House resolution honors Rogers High School Mounties for winning the 2025 Class 6A state baseball championship, acknowledging team and individual achievements.

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Bill Summary · HR 1029

Summary — House Resolution HR 1029 (2026F, Arkansas)

Purpose

HR 1029 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring the Rogers High School Mounties baseball team for winning the 2025 Class 6A state championship in Arkansas. The resolution publicly acknowledges the team’s achievement and its significance to Rogers High School and the broader community.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Declares that the Rogers High School Mounties baseball team is the 2025 Class 6A state champions.
  • Notes factual details of the championship:
    • Date and location: Championship held on May 25, 2025, at Rogers Heritage High School.
    • Championship game result: Mounties defeated Fayetteville High School Bulldogs with a score of 7-6.
  • Provides season context:
    • Overall 2024-2025 record: 27 wins, 4 losses (27-4).
  • Lists team personnel:
    • Players: Includes roster of team members (e.g., Dracen Voak, Noah Abdullah, Beau Williams, Carson Taylor, Kord Marcotte, etc., totaling a long list of players).
    • Coaching staff: Head Coach Matt Melson; assistant coaches Darek Bunch, Mike Hummell, Joey Taylor, William Pender; and Head Coach Brian Fowler (quoted in the resolution).
  • Individual honors acknowledged:
    • All-Conference honors: Aidan Linson, Sam Davis, Andrew Blankenship, Ty Burnham.
    • All-State honors: Zach Lawing, Joe Canzoneri, Jake Taylor.
    • Most Valuable Player: Ty Burnham (6A state championship MVP).
  • Quotations:
    • Includes a statement from Head Coach Brian Fowler praising the team’s maturity, cohesion, and the significance of the season (noting a 21-game winning streak and the memorable title game).
  • Formal action:
    • The resolution, upon adoption, directs that a copy be presented to Head Coach Brian Fowler by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Who/What is Affected

  • The Rogers High School Mounties baseball program, its players, and coaches receive formal statewide recognition.
  • The bill also reflects positively on Rogers High School, the school district, and the local community by celebrating a major athletic achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Date of filing: April 14, 2026.
  • Status: Read in the first time; rules suspended; read the second time and referred to the Committee on House Management.
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsors include Representatives John Carr (primary) with multiple co-sponsors (Brit McKenzie, Scott Richardson, Austin McCollum, Kendon Underwood, Rebecca Burkes).
  • Next steps: As a House Resolution, it is a ceremonial recognition that could be adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives. If adopted, the resolution requires presentation of a copy to the head coach.

Observations

  • The bill contains no appropriations or policy changes; its effect is symbolic recognition of a successful high school athletic program.
  • The resolution highlights individual and team honors, providing a concise record of the 2024-25 season and the championship outcome.

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

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