Bill > SR11

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Robert W. Jack Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1322 in Van Buren, Arkansas, which is the oldest VFW post in the state. Established on February 13, 1925, the post was founded by veterans of the Spanish-American War and World War I who sought to support fellow veterans and their families during a time when returning service members often struggled to receive medical care and benefits. The resolution highlights the post's long-standing commitment to veterans, including its ongoing Vision 2025 project to construct a comprehensive facility with mental and physical health clinics, a storm shelter, and community spaces. The post is recognized for its various support programs like OPERATION: Daily Battle, Hiking for Mental Health, and youth essay contests, as well as its efforts to assist food-insecure veterans and provide accessibility services. The resolution formally commemorates the post's century of service, celebrates its adaptability to changing veterans' needs, and serves as a model for VFW posts nationwide, with the Senate providing an official copy of the resolution to the post's current commander, Matthew Hicks.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sr11&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R