119-sres313

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 313 Introduced in Senate

    (IS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 313

 Honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 July 8, 2025

 Mr. Cotton (for himself and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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 RESOLUTION

 Honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.

Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation was founded in 1946 by local 
 Arkansas Game and Fish Wardens Bob Parker and Bob Campbell, along with 
 biologist Gene Rush;
Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation is the oldest conservation 
 organization of its kind in Arkansas and the oldest organization in Yell 
 County;
Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation and its members have displayed an 
 admirable commitment to conservation and youth education;
Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation supports scholarship efforts and 
 career development for students at Arkansas Tech University;
Whereas the members of, and volunteers for, the Yell County Wildlife Federation 
 have participated in conservation efforts in the Petit Jean River 
 Wildlife Management Area through purchasing land from willing sellers, 
 developing waterfowl habitats, increasing recreational access, and other 
 improvements;
Whereas years of volunteer work by the Yell County Wildlife Federation on 
 Bearcat Hollow Wildlife Management Area assisted with the reintroduction 
 of elk to Arkansas for the first time since 1848;
Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation sponsors and participates in events 
 including fishing derbies, hunter education programs, Arbor Day, and 
 many more; and
Whereas, in 15 years of volunteer efforts in the Ozark National Forest, members 
 of the Yell County Wildlife Federation have contributed more than 18,000 
 man-hours: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate honors the past and present members of 
the Yell County Wildlife Federation for their service to the people and 
State of Arkansas.
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