TO REMEMBER REPRESENTATIVE STANLEY JACK "STAN" BERRY FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
HMR1002 is a House Memorial Resolution honoring the life and public service of Representative Stanley Jack “Stan” Berry of Dover, Arkansas, who died on March 23, 2026. The resolution recounts his background, community involvement, and long record of civic service, including service in the National Guard, the Dover School Board, the Dover City Council, the Tri-County Water Commission, and the Pope County 911 Board. It also highlights his decades of involvement with the Dover Lions Club, his recognition by the Dover Chamber of Commerce, and his role as an elder in the Dover Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The resolution further notes Berry’s seven terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives, his advocacy for education and local schools, and his committee and leadership assignments, including work on military and veteran affairs, public transportation, state agencies and governmental affairs, legislative auditing, juvenile justice and child support, and judiciary matters. The measure concludes by directing the House to remember and honor his legacy and to provide a copy of the resolution to his widow, Mona Berry, and family.
As a memorial resolution, HMR1002 does not change substantive state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial: it formally records the House’s recognition of Representative Berry’s service and directs the Chief Clerk to transmit an official copy to his family. The resolution primarily affects the official records and proceedings of the Arkansas House of Representatives and serves as an expression of respect from the legislature.
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. The text itself is laudatory, emphasizing Berry’s lifelong public service, kindness, leadership, and commitment to improving his community. The bill’s final action, “READ AND ADOPTED,” indicates broad legislative support and no recorded opposition in the provided history.
There is no notable policy contention in the available materials because the measure is commemorative rather than regulatory. Any discussion would likely have centered on honoring Representative Berry’s service and legacy, not on disputed legal or fiscal issues. No committee transcript or recorded vote details suggest disagreement.