Arkansas’ Pope County Passes Pro-Life Resolution, Affirms That It Is A Pro-Life County

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On September 2 the Pope County Quorum Court unanimously voted to adopt a resolution declaring the county is pro-life.

The resolution reads,

WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including the right to life; and

WHEREAS, Amendment 68 to the Arkansas Constitution states that the policy of the State of Arkansas is to protect the life of every unborn child from conception until birth, to the extent permitted by the Federal Government; and

WHEREAS, it is the duty of governments, such as ours, to protect this unalienable right to life of every person within our jurisdiction.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT OF POPE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, that Pope County, Arkansas declares itself to be a Pro-Life County, committed to the protection of all lives, including the lives of the unborn.

A photograph of an official copy of the resolution indicates that all 13 members of the quorum court voted for the resolution.

Other cities and counties across Arkansas have adopted similar resolutions affirming that they are pro-life. These resolutions help send a strong message about where Arkansans stand on abortion.

If you would like to learn more about how you can pass a pro-life resolution in your community, give us a call at (501) 375-7000.

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Come to the Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children on September 11

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Arkansas Right to Life will host a Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children on Saturday, September 11, at 11:30 AM in Little Rock.

The event is free and open to the public. It will take place at the Life Center at 1515 South University Avenue in Little Rock.

Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs to help facilitate social distancing.

Program participants include Father Patrick Friend and Pastor Emil Woerner of Friends in Christ Lutheran Church with a personal sharing by Janice Trice of North Little Rock.

For more information call 501-663-4237 or email artl@artl.org.

Photo by Boris Smokrovic on Unsplash

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City of Jonesboro to Take Up Pro-Life Resolution

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The Jonesboro City Council’s Public Services Council Committee will take up a pro-life resolution later this month, according to public documents.

The resolution reads,

A RESOLUTION DECLARING JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, A PRO-LIFE CITY

Whereas, the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas, in accordance with Act 392, enacted into Law by the 93rd General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, wishes to affirm and dedicate itself as a “Pro-Life City;”

Whereas, the Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including the right to life;

Whereas, the United States Constitution declares in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments that no person shall be deprived of life without due process and equal protection of the law;

Whereas, the Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 68 declares the policy of the state is to protect the life of every unborn child from conception until birth;

Whereas, it is the duty of local government to protect the unalienable right to life of every person within its jurisdiction, regardless of what higher ranking civil authorities may decree;

Therefore, without hesitation, inhibition, or compromise, The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas resolves to provide equal protection for life at all stages from conception until natural death and will be known in action and deed, recognized, and designated as a “Pro-Life City.”

If passed, this resolution would send a powerful message about where Jonesboro stands on abortion.

Earlier this year the Arkansas Legislature passed Act 392 of 2021 affirming that municipalities in Arkansas can designate themselves as Pro-Life.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that municipalities can adopt pro-life policy positions like this resolution.

The City of Springdale adopted a pro-life resolution in 2019, and Washington, Benton, Cleburne, and Crawford counties have passed pro-life resolutions this summer.

The fact is, any city, town, or county in Arkansas can pass a pro-life resolution like the one that Jonesboro is considering.

Public opinion polling shows Arkansans are overwhelmingly pro-life.

We hope Jonesboro and other communities will pass pro-life resolutions in the coming weeks.

If you would like to learn more about how you can pass a pro-life resolution in your community, give us a call at (501) 375-7000.

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