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Ceremonial

HR1113

To Recognize The Division Of Arkansas State Police's Interstate Criminal Patrol For Winning Top Honors At The Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Awards.

Passed

Last Action (April 15, 2025): READ AND ADOPTED.

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AI-Generated Summary

House Resolution 1113 is a formal legislative recognition by the Arkansas House of Representatives honoring the Division of Arkansas State Police's Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP). The resolution celebrates the team's achievements at the 2024 Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Awards. Specifically, it acknowledges the team for being named 'Agency of the Year' due to significant drug, vehicle, and cash seizures. It further honors Trooper Ana Escamilla for being named 'Officer of the Year' and Corporal Chris Short for achieving the 'Largest Cash Seizure' of 2024. The document notes the team's ongoing success, marking the third consecutive year an ICP member has received the Officer of the Year award. The resolution concludes by commending the agency's commitment to public safety and drug interdiction efforts on state highways. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution is to be presented to Colonel Mike Hagar.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are the Arkansas State Police, the members of the Interstate Criminal Patrol team—specifically Trooper Ana Escamilla and Corporal Chris Short—and the leadership of the Arkansas State Police, including Colonel Mike Hagar, who receive official state recognition and commendation for their performance.

Who Might Suffer?

There are no entities negatively impacted by this resolution, as it is a ceremonial document expressing legislative commendation for public service achievements and does not enact new laws, regulations, or financial burdens.

Read Full Bill on arkleg.state.ar.us