SR 24 is a Senate resolution honoring Amelia Lisowe of Benton, Arkansas, who was crowned Miss Arkansas' Teen 2025. The resolution recites her age, school, family background, and her role as Miss Greater Little Rock's Teen before winning the state title. It also highlights her public service work, especially her nonprofit Lisowe’s Lights, which provides night lights to children in foster care.
The resolution emphasizes Lisowe’s accomplishments and recognition, including national media appearances, volunteer awards, scholarship earnings, and full-ride scholarship offers from multiple universities. It also notes her performance at the Miss Arkansas' Teen competition, her representation of Arkansas at Miss America’s Teen, and her role as an ambassador for the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization. The measure concludes by formally directing the Senate to honor her and present her a copy of the resolution.
Impact
SR 24 does not change Arkansas law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial only: it expresses the Senate’s recognition of Amelia Lisowe and authorizes delivery of an official copy of the resolution. The resolution may indirectly highlight issues related to foster care support, youth volunteerism, scholarships, and the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Organization, but it has no direct statutory impact on affected agencies, parties, or code sections.
Sentiment
The available context shows overwhelmingly positive sentiment. The bill is framed entirely as a commendation of a young Arkansan’s achievements, leadership, and community service, with repeated praise for her nonprofit work and representation of the state. There are no recorded committee objections, floor debates, or votes indicating opposition, and the bill appears to have moved as a noncontroversial honorary resolution before sine die adjournment.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the text or available legislative history. Because SR 24 is a ceremonial resolution, it does not present competing legal interests or substantive disagreements. Any discussion would likely have centered on the appropriateness of the honor and the accomplishments being recognized, rather than on legislative or fiscal disputes.