TO CONGRATULATE THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 2026 STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL.

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Sponsor: K. Brown
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: House -- READ AND ADOPTED.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill is a House Resolution (HR), meaning it expresses sentiment rather than creating binding law or spending money.

Resolution to Congratulate the Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir

This resolution officially congratulates a high school choir for winning Best in Class awards at the 2026 State Choral Festival.

What This Bill Does

States that the House of Representatives commends the choir for its performance and standards.
Recognizes the group's wins in Best in Class 3A Medium Mixed Chorus and Overall categories.
Notes this is the first time the Mustang Choir has won a Best in Class award at this festival.
Lists the names of all student members included in the choir for this achievement.
Requires that a copy of the resolution be given to the Choir Director after adoption.

Who It Names or Affects

The Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir and its students
Choir Director Dr. Tamara Harper
Faculty and staff at Central Arkansas Christian Schools, including Principal Julie Parker, Assistant Principals Matt Hall and Janice Northen, and President Dr. Andy Stewart

Terms To Know

House Resolution: A formal statement by the House of Representatives that expresses an opinion or congratulates someone but does not create a new law.
Best in Class 3A: The top award given to choirs in the medium-sized school category at the state festival, as referenced for this specific group.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not provide any money or funding for the choir.
It only applies to this specific group and their achievements on April 13, 2026.
The text does not explain how other schools can receive similar recognition.

Bill History

No action history is stored for this bill yet.

Official Summary Text

TO CONGRATULATE THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 2026 STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL.

Current Bill Text

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*CEB349* 04/22/2026 4:39:41 PM CEB349
State of Arkansas 1
95th General Assembly 2
Fiscal Session, 2026 HR 1045 3
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By: Representative K. Brown 5
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HOUSE RESOLUTION 8
TO CONGRATULATE THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHRISTIAN HIGH 9
SCHOOL CHOIR FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 2026 STATE 10
CHORAL FESTIVAL. 11
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TO CONGRATULATE THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS 15
CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR FOR ITS 16
ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 2026 STATE CHORAL 17
FESTIVAL. 18
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WHEREAS, the Central Arkansas Christian High School Choir achieved Best 21
in Class 3A Medium Mixed Chorus and Best in Class 3A Overall Medium Chorus at 22
the State Choral Festival held at the University of Central Arkansas in 23
Conway on April 13, 2026; and 24
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WHEREAS, this is the first time that the Mustang Choir has won Best in 26
Class at the State Choral Festival; and 27
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WHEREAS, the Mustang Choir members are Callie Ashberry, Elizabeth 29
Black, Hannah Doyle, Cooper Gates, Karsen Henson, Joseph Price, Caroline 30
Schimmel, Miranda Semanek, Miracle Sullivan, Piper Zakrzewski, Jarett Baker, 31
Avery Beauchamp, Ainsley Brown, Sterling Chunn, Carson Collier, Kaycee 32
Collins, Brady Grice, Keegan Harris, Luke Irwin, Connor Mann, Addison 33
Millard, Elijah Poe, Elizabeth Prestridge, Adelaide Pritchett, Wyatt Smith, 34
and John Via; and 35
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WHEREAS, the Mustang Choir is led by Choir Director Dr. Tamara Harper; 1
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WHEREAS, also integral to the Mustang Choir's success was the support 4
of the faculty and staff of Central Arkansas Christian Schools, including 5
Principal Julie Parker, Assistant Principals Matt Hall and Janice Northen, 6
and President Dr. Andy Stewart, 7
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NOW THEREFORE, 9
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL 10
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: 11
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THAT the House of Representatives congratulate and commend the Central 13
Arkansas Christian High School Choir for being awarded 2026 Best in Class 3A 14
and for the high standards and caliber of performance of its students and 15
director. 16
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution be 18
presented to Choir Director Dr. Tamara Harper by the Chief Clerk of the House 19
of Representatives. 20
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