§ 1-5-118. National Day of the Cowboy
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pioneering men and women helped build the nation with their ranches and farms, and livestock and agriculture play a vital role in the economic well-being of Arkansas communities; (2) The quintessential cowboy and cowgirl play a significant role in American culture, and embody integrity, respect, a strong work […]
§ 1-5-119. Sultana Disaster Remembrance Day
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The steamboat Sultana was launched from the John Litherbury Shipyard in Cincinnati, Ohio, in February 1863 as one of the largest and best business steamers ever constructed; (2) Its capacity of three hundred seventy-six (376) passengers and crew members attracted the United States Army to commandeer it for […]
§ 1-5-107. Confederate Flag Day
The Saturday immediately preceding Easter Sunday of each year is designated as “Confederate Flag Day” in this state.
§ 1-4-131. Artist laureate
(a) The Governor may confer by proclamation the honorary title of “Artist Laureate of the State of Arkansas” in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions in art by a person who is a resident of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) The person designated or appointed by the Governor as Artist Laureate of the State […]
§ 1-4-132. Poultry Capital of the World
The City of Springdale, Arkansas, shall hereafter be known and may be referred to as the “Poultry Capital of the World”.
§ 1-4-133. Display of national motto
(a) (1) If funds under subsection (b) of this section are available, local school superintendents, local building administrators, or chief administrators of the public schools in this state, or institutions of higher education, or their respective designees, and the administrative officials of state agencies, or their respective designees, shall prominently display in a conspicuous place […]
§ 1-4-134. Arkansas’s contribution to National Statuary Hall Collection — Legislative findings and intent
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pursuant to an act of the United States Congress, Arkansas is entitled to have placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol statues, in marble or bronze, not exceeding two (2) in number, of deceased persons who were citizens of Arkansas, and illustrious for […]
§ 1-4-135. State dinosaur
(a) The Arkansaurus fridayi is designated as the official dinosaur of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure to list or display the state dinosaur. (2) A state agency or office may include information concerning the state dinosaur in a […]
§ 1-4-136. State knife
The Bowie knife is designated the official knife of the State of Arkansas.
§ 1-4-137. State primitive fish
(a) The alligator gar is designated the official primitive fish of the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) This section does not require a state agency or office to republish a publication or brochure in order to list or display the alligator gar. (2) A state agency or office may include the information concerning the state […]