HR1043
To Honor Thell And Margie Ellison As The Longest-married Couple In Arkansas.
Last Action (May 1, 2024): READ AND ADOPTED.
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AI-Generated Summary
House Resolution 1043 is a ceremonial act of the Arkansas House of Representatives to formally recognize Thell and Margie Ellison as the longest-married couple in the state. The resolution outlines the couple's personal history, noting that they were married on June 24, 1941, and have been married for eighty-two years. It further documents their active roles in the Independence Free Will Baptist Church in Natural Dam, Arkansas, including Mr. Ellison's decades of service as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. The text also highlights the size of their extended family, which includes over one hundred descendants. Upon adoption, the resolution calls for a copy to be presented to the couple by the Chief Clerk of the House.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are Thell and Margie Ellison, who receive formal legislative recognition and honor from the Arkansas House of Representatives. Their extended family members also benefit from the public celebration of their ancestors' long-standing marriage and community service.
Who Might Suffer?
No individuals or groups are negatively impacted by this legislation. It is a ceremonial resolution intended to recognize and honor specific private citizens and does not involve the allocation of state funds, the creation of new regulations, or the infringement upon the rights of others.
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