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Arkansas House honors the Junior League of Texarkana for its centennial

Original title: TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TEXARKANA, INC. ON MAY 19, 2026.

Last action · April 23, 2026: READ AND ADOPTED.Sponsor: Carol Dalby

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What This Bill Does

The Arkansas House of Representatives formally honors the , commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on May 19, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the organization; no funding or service changes are stated.

Background
  • The Junior League of Texarkana is a nonprofit women's organization focused on volunteer action and community leadership. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Junior League of Texarkana, Inc.

Receives official legislative recognition and a copy of the adopted resolution.

Key Facts

  • The Arkansas House of Representatives adopted HR 1036 to commemorate the centennial of the Junior League of Texarkana, Inc. on May 19, 2026.
  • The organization was originally established following a meeting at the home of Mrs. A. H. Whitmarsh and elected officers on February 26, 1926.
  • Throughout its history, the organization has supported projects such as pediatric dental clinics, free prenatal and hospital care, hospital auxiliaries, and drug prevention programs.
  • The organization's supported community projects include Teacher Take Wing, Star Lab, Shoes for the Soul, Clothes for a Cause, Open Hearts Food Pantry, and Packs for a Purpose.
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  • Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution is to be provided to the leaders of the organization by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Resolution 1036 do?
It formally honors and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the on May 19, 2026.
When was the Junior League of Texarkana founded?
Civically minded women met to form the organization in 1926, holding a charter luncheon and electing officers on February 26, 1926.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Apr 23, 2026House
    READ AND ADOPTED.
  2. Apr 21, 2026HouseCommittee
    Returned by the Committee Do Pass
  3. Apr 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE MANAGEMENT
  4. Apr 16, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Connected Entities

Junior League of Texarkana, Inc., The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., Texarkana Regional Arts Center and 1 more
OrganizationJunior League of Texarkana, Inc.“Nonprofit organization being commemorated for its centennial”Map →
OrganizationThe Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.“Association of which the Junior League of Texarkana is a member”Map →
locationTexarkana Regional Arts Center“Location of the centennial celebration on May 19, 2026”Map →
PersonMrs. A. H. Whitmarsh“Individual at whose home founding members met in 1926”Map →

Sources

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arkleg.state.ar.us

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