SMR4
To Remember And Honor The Life, Legacy, And Impact Of The Honorable L. Clifford Davis.
Last Action (March 6, 2025): Sine Die adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
Senate Memorial Resolution 4 is a formal legislative recognition by the Arkansas Senate to honor the life and career of the Honorable L. Clifford Davis, who passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 100. Born in Arkansas, Judge Davis was a pioneering civil rights attorney and jurist who played a key role in desegregation efforts, including work on Brown v. Board of Education. The resolution details his academic journey, his challenges with racial discrimination in the Arkansas legal system, his significant legal career in both Arkansas and Texas, and his service as the first Black judge of a state district court in Tarrant County, Texas. It serves to document his contributions to civil rights, voting rights, and equal education. Upon adoption, the resolution mandates that a copy be presented to his family as a formal tribute from the state.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the family and descendants of the Honorable L. Clifford Davis, who receive formal state recognition of his life and legacy. Additionally, members of the legal community, civil rights organizations, and the institutions associated with his career (such as Philander Smith University and the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association) benefit from this official acknowledgement of his historical impact.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no individuals or groups negatively impacted by this bill, as it is a ceremonial resolution intended to honor a deceased public figure and does not enact binding law, change regulations, or distribute state funds in a manner that would disadvantage any party.
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