TO REMEMBER ARKANSAS ARTIST AND EDUCATOR STACY BATES FOR HER TALENT AND KINDNESS, AND FOR THE INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE SHE PROVIDED TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.

HMR 1006 is a House Memorial Resolution honoring Stacy Bates, a Fort Smith, Arkansas artist and educator who taught for 17 years in Fort Smith Public Schools before her death in February 2025. The resolution commemorates her contributions to art education, her murals, children's book illustrations, and her impact on students, as described in testimonials from colleagues. It directs the House to formally remember her legacy and provide a copy of the resolution to her family. This is a non-binding tribute with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents.