Governor Sanders Declares June “Fidelity Month” in Arkansas

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Above: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks with the media. (File photo, 2023)

Last week, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation declaring June “Fidelity Month” in the Natural State.

The governor’s proclamation says:

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:

WHEREAS: The United States of America was founded on the values of faith, liberty, and patriotism as acknowledged in its founding documents and in the statements of its Founding Fathers;

WHEREAS: The Declaration of Independence appeals to “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” when establishing the United States as a free nation with a unique identity;

WHEREAS: George Washington stated that “Virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government” when discussing the necessity of virtue to proper self-government;

WHEREAS: The commitment of Arkansas to spiritual and civic institutions is at the core of the State’s collective identity;

WHEREAS: Cultivating fidelity to God, family, community, and country contributes to human flourishing and supports a healthy, stable, well-ordered society;

WHEREAS: Practices that encourage virtue, commitment, responsibility, and shared moral foundations strengthen both individuals and their communities;

WHEREAS: Fidelity Month provides an opportunity for residents to reflect on and renew commitments to these shared values and institutions; and

WHEREAS: The month of June is promoted by community and faith leaders as a time to encourage renewed dedication to these virtues and institutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Arkansas, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2026, as

“FIDELITY MONTH”

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the State of Arkansas to be affixed this 27th day of May, in the year of our Lord 2026.

We have written repeatedly over the years about how morality and virtue are essential for self-government. Governor Sanders’ “Fidelity Month” proclamation celebrates those founding principles.

As our nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, it’s good to pause and remember the principles that make self-government possible in the first place.

Family Council deeply appreciates Gov. Sanders doing that by designating June as “Fidelity Month” in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Legislature Convenes in Special Session Today

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The Arkansas Legislature is scheduled to convene in a special session today.

Governor Sanders called the special session last week. Lawmakers plan to consider tax cuts as well as approval of a budget for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

On Friday lawmakers began pre-filing resolutions and legislative measures ahead of the special session.

Family Council plans to actively monitor and report on the special session.

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Arkansas A.G. Joins Multi-State Coalition Condemning Hamas Attacks on Israel

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On Thursday Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joined a multi-state coalition of attorneys general condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel.

The coalition includes attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

The joint statement reads as follows:

“We are outraged by the terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas against Israel. Hamas, a genocidal terrorist organization, decided to violate the laws of nations and nature in its bloody, pre-planned massacre of civilians.

Hamas murderers slaughtered hundreds of innocents—homebodies and concertgoers, Holocaust survivors and newborns. The dead are not just Israelis, but Americans and citizens of countries around the world. The images, videos, and stories still coming out since that raid are heartbreaking. Many of those videos and images were released by the perpetrators themselves. Kidnapping, torture, and rape violate the laws of all societies, of civilized states, and of war. Innocents both in Israel and in territory occupied by Hamas continue to pay the price for Hamas’s terrorist operations in Gaza and invaded Israeli territory. No sovereign nation can tolerate such terrorist operations within its borders.

We stand with Israel as it defends itself from this inexplicable and obscene violence. Israel’s remarkable resilience and restraint are exemplified by its longstanding commitment to minimizing civilian casualties while defending its people. We regret that Israel’s pursuit of justice and self-defense will cost lives. But responsibility for every life lost in this conflict can be laid at the feet of the cowardly Hamas leadership, residing in comfort in Doha, and their murderous servants. We pray for peace and safety for Israel and the rest of the Middle East.”

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