Ark. Code Ann. § 22-3-1701
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(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters; (2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies; (3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and (4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens. (b) In recognition and appreciation of Arkansas' fallen firefighters, an appropriate monument should be constructed and maintained on the State Capitol grounds. Acts 2001, No. 504, § 1.
(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters; (2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies; (3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and (4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens.
(1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters;
(2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies;
(3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and
(4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens.
(b) In recognition and appreciation of Arkansas' fallen firefighters, an appropriate monument should be constructed and maintained on the State Capitol grounds.
Acts 2001, No. 504, § 1.
(a) It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters; (2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies; (3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and (4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens.
(1) Many Arkansans serve each year as full-time firefighters, volunteer firefighters, forestry firefighters, and training academy firefighters;
(2) Firefighters in many communities serve their citizens as emergency medical technicians, hazardous material specialists, and bomb technicians and serve in numerous rescue emergencies;
(3) Upon occasion, fire or disaster claims the life of a firefighter in the course of his or her duties; and
(4) Arkansas firefighters have not received the recognition and honor deserved for service to their fellow citizens.
(b) In recognition and appreciation of Arkansas' fallen firefighters, an appropriate monument should be constructed and maintained on the State Capitol grounds.
Acts 2001, No. 504, § 1.
Status: in_force
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