There have been a lot of bills and a lot of hard decisions, but I think I will leave this blog in pictures this time with slight descriptions. Enjoy!
Seth R. from Rogers is a young Eagle Scout from my district. Seth designed an awesome fire drill plan that took 2 minutes off of an escape route. I presented him with a flag that had been flown over the Arkansas House of Representatives chamber and a certificate.
Also, my dog Wolfie made his first political debut. Seth really liked petting him and Wolfie liked it too. Seth will be visiting the Capitol and participating in our page program in March. I am excited about this for him. He's an awesome kid and I am so glad he is my constituent.
The governor shut down the state offices last Monday because of inclement weather. I trudged around the Capitol grounds and took pictures (my hobby). This one is my favorite. It was flat cold.
Governor Hutchinson signed Andi's bill in to state law which gives crime victims rights during the course of a state execution. It was a very emotional bill for me to pass. It was my first bill and I am honored it is now in the books in her name.
I was also so honored that my family participated in the ceremony (including my fiance' and his awesome nephew Jared) and many from the legislative body. It was a really neat day. My bother-in-law Brant opened the prayer on the floor of the House and my sis was there for the whole thing, as well.
I was also so honored that my family participated in the ceremony (including my fiance' and his awesome nephew Jared) and many from the legislative body. It was a really neat day. My bother-in-law Brant opened the prayer on the floor of the House and my sis was there for the whole thing, as well.
Wednesday my dear friend, Missey Smith, is flying in to Little Rock to testify on behalf of the Kelsey Smith Act. I have worked hard with the Smith family, AT&T, the Arkansas State Police, and the Arkansas Crime Information Center to make sure this very important piece of legislation is presented right. I have to hand it to Missey for her determination and to Cathy Foracre from AT&T for helping me spearhead this awesome effort. And of course, I would never leave out the Arkansas State Police and ACIC. Thanks everyone.
But, most of all this is for every child who has been kidnapped, harmed, and/or murdered.
Kelsey Smith age 18.
Next, I have been approached to work with the Attorney General's office on some other crime victims reparation issues and I got a call today from Parent's of Murdered Children in Little Rock letting me know that I have received mail at their office, I suppose the person didn't know where else to send the letter. I will go pick it up tomorrow. Someone told me last week, "Because of you victims in this state finally have a voice. Thank you." I could barely keep from crying because victims have been silenced for so long in this state.
But, most of all this is for every child who has been kidnapped, harmed, and/or murdered.
Next, I have been approached to work with the Attorney General's office on some other crime victims reparation issues and I got a call today from Parent's of Murdered Children in Little Rock letting me know that I have received mail at their office, I suppose the person didn't know where else to send the letter. I will go pick it up tomorrow. Someone told me last week, "Because of you victims in this state finally have a voice. Thank you." I could barely keep from crying because victims have been silenced for so long in this state.
I also spent some time this weekend with a wonderful firm in my district, Crafton Tull. I appreciated their conversation and insight to their business. Thank you, Mr. Tom Hopper for the kind words of encouragement you offered. I really enjoyed sitting with you and your lovely wife at dinner.
That is it. Back to Little Rock.
God bless.
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