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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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