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HMR 1003

TO REMEMBER LEGENDARY CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY AND LONGTIME STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN W. WALKER, SR. FOR HIS LIFELONG FIGHT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joy Springer

Overview: HMR 1003 is a memorial resolution in the Arkansas House of Representatives honoring the life and legacy of legendary civil rights attorney and longtime state representati

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Bill Summary · HMR 1003

Overview: HMR 1003 is a memorial resolution in the Arkansas House of Representatives honoring the life and legacy of legendary civil rights attorney and longtime state representative John W. Walker, Sr.

Purpose and Intent: The resolution recognizes Walker's lifelong fight against discrimination and his dedicated service to the state of Arkansas. It celebrates his contributions as a civil rights pioneer and public servant.

Key Provisions:
- Expresses the Arkansas House's profound respect and admiration for Walker's legacy
- Highlights his pioneering work as a civil rights attorney and his long tenure as a state representative
- Directs the resolution to be presented to Walker's family as an official statement of the House's condolences

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The family, friends, and community of John W. Walker, Sr.
- The state of Arkansas, in honoring the life and legacy of a civil rights icon and public servant

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The resolution has been read and adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives
- No further legislative action is required, as it serves as a commemorative statement

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

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