TO REMEMBER REPRESENTATIVE STANLEY JACK "STAN" BERRY FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Summary
HMR 1002 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, at age 71. The resolution recounts his background, including his lifelong ties to Dover, his service in the National Guard, and his many local and civic roles, such as serving on the Dover School Board, Dover City Council, Tri-County Water Commission, and Pope County 911 Board.
The resolution also highlights his long tenure in public office and community leadership, noting that he served seven terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives and held committee leadership positions, including vice chair of the House Committee on Judiciary and chair of several subcommittees and auditing-related roles. It emphasizes his advocacy for education, his church service, and recognition from the Dover Chamber of Commerce for his community contributions. The measure directs that an appropriate copy be delivered to his widow, Mona Berry, and family.
Impact
As a memorial resolution, HMR 1002 does not change Arkansas statutes, create new legal duties, or appropriate funds. Its effect is ceremonial and official: it places the House’s recognition of Representative Berry’s service into the legislative record and authorizes delivery of the resolution to his family. The bill primarily affects the House of Representatives’ commemorative practices and the public record rather than any regulated party or state agency.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and respectful. The bill was read and adopted without any recorded opposition in the provided history, reflecting broad appreciation for Representative Berry’s public service, community involvement, and personal character. The language of the resolution is uniformly laudatory and mournful, emphasizing gratitude, remembrance, and honor.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the bill itself or in the available discussion and voting history. Because HMR 1002 is a memorial resolution rather than substantive legislation, it does not present competing policy positions or fiscal disputes. Any differences in perspective would likely be limited to the customary legislative choice of how to commemorate a deceased member, but no such disagreement appears in the record provided.