TO RECOGNIZE THE ARKANSAS 250 COMMISSION AS IT BEGINS ITS WORK TO CELEBRATE ARKANSAS'S RICH TWO-HUNDRED-FIFTY-YEAR HISTORY FROM THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ON JULY 4, 1776, THROUGH JULY 4, 2026.

HR 1073 is a resolution recognizing the Arkansas 250 Commission, established by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, as it plans events to celebrate Arkansas's 250-year history from 1776 (the Declaration of Independence) through 2026. The resolution formally supports the commission's work and encourages all Arkansans, schools, and civic organizations to participate in commemorative activities. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic endorsement of the state's historical celebration efforts. The resolution was adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives on March 20, 2025.