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This concurrent resolution honors the Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) during American Heart Month in February, recognizing its significant efforts to address health disparities among minority populations in Arkansas. Established in 1991 through the collaborative efforts of Senator Roy C. "Bill" Lewellen, former Surgeon General Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, and the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus, the AMHC's primary mission is to ensure equitable access to preventive healthcare for minority Arkansans. The resolution highlights the commission's key activities, including studying health service delivery, identifying gaps in healthcare access, researching future health needs, and partnering with organizations like the American Heart Association to promote heart health awareness. By addressing existing health disparities, educating communities about healthier lifestyles, and making recommendations to state agencies and government leaders, the AMHC aims to bridge the health status gap between minority and majority populations. The resolution not only honors the commission's work during American Heart Month but also instructs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the AMHC's leadership by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hcr1005&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R