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SR38 • 2026

TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING.

TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING.

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Sponsor
J. Petty
Last action
2026-04-27
Official status
Senate -- Sine Die adjournment
Effective date
Not listed

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Resolution Recognizing Kopper Kettle Candies

This Senate resolution congratulates Kopper Kettle Candies for its long history, family ownership, and recent national ranking.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes Kopper Kettle Candies as a beloved Arkansas candy maker with locations in Van Buren and Fort Smith.
  • Notes that the company was established in 1925 and has been a staple of the Arkansas River Valley for over one hundred years.
  • Acknowledges that the business is family-owned by three generations.
  • Recognizes the store's ranking as number one candy shop in Arkansas and fifth in the United States according to LoveFood.com.
  • Congratulates Kopper Kettle Candies for its national recognition, nostalgic charm, artisanal confections, quality, community ties, and customer experience.
  • Requires a copy of this resolution be presented to Thomas Greer by the Secretary of the Senate upon adoption.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Kopper Kettle Candies
  • Thomas Greer

Terms To Know

Senate Resolution
A formal statement by the Senate that expresses congratulations or an opinion but does not create new laws.
Sine Die adjournment
The end of a legislative session without setting a specific date to return, meaning no further action can be taken on bills until the next session.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide any funding or change existing laws.
  • The bill status shows 'Sine Die adjournment,' which means it did not complete all formal steps before the legislative session ended on April 27, 2026.

Bill History

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Official Summary Text

TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING.

Current Bill Text

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*ZRC184* 04/27/2026 11:02:15 AM ZRC184
State of Arkansas 1
95th General Assembly 2
Fiscal Session, 2026 SR 38 3
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By: Senator J. Petty 5
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SENATE RESOLUTION 8
TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR ITS 9
ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY MAKING. 10
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TO RECOGNIZE KOPPER KETTLE CANDIES FOR 14
ITS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ART OF CANDY 15
MAKING. 16
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WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies is a beloved Arkansas candymaker with 18
locations in Van Buren and Fort Smith, Arkansas; and 19
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WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies was established in 1925 and has been a 21
staple of the Arkansas River Valley for over one hundred (100) years; and 22
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WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies has been a family-owned business for 24
three (3) generations; and 25
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WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies continues to craft high-quality 27
chocolates, molded candies, and seasonal specialties with the same dedication 28
to craftsmanship that has defined the business for over one hundred (100) 29
years; and 30
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WHEREAS, Kopper Kettle Candies was honored as the number one (1) candy 32
store in Arkansas and the number five (5) candy store in the United States, 33
according to a recent nationwide ranking published by the culinary and travel 34
website LoveFood.com; and 35
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WHEREAS, the LoveFood.com ranking praised the top-ranking stores, 1
including Kopper Kettle Candies, for their nostalgic charm and artisanal 2
confections; and 3
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WHEREAS, the prestigious ranking evaluated candy shops across the 5
United States and highlighted establishments that offer exceptional quality, 6
deep community ties, and a unique customer experience; and 7
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WHEREAS, third-generation owner Thomas Greer said of the ranking, "We 9
are incredibly honored and humbled by this national recognition. This 10
milestone is a testament to our hardworking team who pour their hearts into 11
every batch of candy, and to our wonderful customers in Van Buren, Fort 12
Smith, and beyond who have supported our family business for over one hundred 13
(100) years. We carry our sweet history with pride, and we are thrilled to 14
put Arkansas on the map as a top destination for candy lovers.", 15
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NOW THEREFORE, 17
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE 18
STATE OF ARKANSAS: 19
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THAT the Senate congratulate Kopper Kettle Candies for its national 21
recognition as the top candy store in Arkansas and as the top fifth candy 22
store in the United States. 23
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution be 25
presented to Thomas Greer by the Secretary of the Senate. 26
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