Pulaski County Quorum Court Tables Pro-Life Resolution

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Above: Family Council President Jerry Cox testifies in favor of Pulaski County’s Pro-Life Resolution. The quorum court chose to table the resolution instead of passing it at Tuesday’s meeting.

On Tuesday evening the Pulaski County Quorum Court tabled a proposed resolution that would have affirmed that the county is Pro-Life.

Pulaski County is the largest county in Arkansas, with a population of 397,821 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Last year the Arkansas Legislature enacted Act 392 of 2021 by Rep. Kendon Underwood (R – Cave Springs) and Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R – Branch) affirming that cities and counties can designate themselves as Pro-Life.

Act 392 also says that Pro-Life Communities can install signs or banners announcing that they are Pro-Life.

To date, Benton, Washington, Crawford, Cleburne, Pope, Jackson, Saline, Faulkner, Perry, Sebastian, Lee, White, Prairie, Searcy, Carrol, Newton, Boone, Hot Spring, Madison, and Fulton counties have adopted Pro-Life resolutions.

Pro-Life Cities in Arkansas include Marianna, Russellville, Springdale, LaGrange, Moro, Aubrey, Haynes, Marshall, Western Grove, Leslie, Tontitown, Jasper, Bryant, and Lowell.

Unfortunately, the Pulaski County Quorum Court failed to affirm that it is a Pro-Life County on Tuesday night.

Pulaski County’s proposed pro-life resolution read,

A RESOLTUION OF THE QUORUM COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE COUNTY TO PROTECTING THE UNALIENABLE RIGHT TO LIFE OF EVERY PERSON; AND DECLARING THE COUNTY OF PULASKI, ARKANSAS TO BE A PRO-LIFE COUNTY.

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; and

WHEREAS, it is the duty of state and local governments to protect the unalienable right to life of every person within their respective jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court stated in Poelker v. Doe, 432 U.S. 519 (1977), that the United States Constitution does not forbid a municipality, pursuant to democratic processes, from expressing a preference for normal childbirth instead of abortion;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Quorum Court of the County of Pulaski, Arkansas, that:

1) It is the policy of the County of Pulaski to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception until natural death.

2) The County of Pulaski declares itself to be a Pro-Life County.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade means state and local government are now fully free to affirm that they oppose abortion and support life.

More than ever, citizens and their elected officials need to establish exactly where they stand on the issue of abortion.

Public opinion polling shows most Arkansans believe abortion ought to be either completely illegal or permitted only under certain circumstances.

The Arkansas Legislature has prohibited abortion except to save the life of the mother. Recent polling indicates that a majority of likely voters do not think the law should be changed to make it easier to get an abortion.

We hope Pulaski County — and every other county in Arkansas — will someday choose to stand for life.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

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Pulaski County Quorum Court to Consider Pro-Life Resolution on Tuesday

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The Pulaski County Quorum Court will consider a resolution affirming that the county is Pro-Life at its meeting on Tuesday evening.

Family Council obtained a copy of the proposed resolution, which reads,

A RESOLTUION OF THE QUORUM COURT OF PULASKI COUNTY AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE COUNTY TO PROTECTING THE UNALIENABLE RIGHT TO LIFE OF EVERY PERSON; AND DECLARING THE COUNTY OF PULASKI, ARKANSAS TO BE A PRO-LIFE COUNTY.

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; and

WHEREAS, it is the duty of state and local governments to protect the unalienable right to life of every person within their respective jurisdictions; and

WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court stated in Poelker v. Doe, 432 U.S. 519 (1977), that the United States Constitution does not forbid a municipality, pursuant to democratic processes, from expressing a preference for normal childbirth instead of abortion;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Quorum Court of the County of Pulaski, Arkansas, that:

1) It is the policy of the County of Pulaski to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception until natural death.

2) The County of Pulaski declares itself to be a Pro-Life County.

Last year the Arkansas Legislature enacted Act 392 of 2021 by Rep. Kendon Underwood (R – Cave Springs) and Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R – Branch) affirming that cities and counties can designate themselves as Pro-Life.

Act 392 also says that Pro-Life Communities can install signs or banners announcing that they are Pro-Life.

To date, Benton, Washington, Crawford, Cleburne, Pope, Jackson, Saline, Faulkner, Perry, Sebastian, Lee, White, Prairie, Searcy, Carrol, Newton, Boone, Hot Spring, Madison, and Fulton counties have adopted Pro-Life resolutions.

Pro-Life Cities in Arkansas include Marianna, Russellville, Springdale, LaGrange, Moro, Aubrey, Haynes, Marshall, Western Grove, Leslie, Tontitown, Jasper, Bryant, and Lowell.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade paves the way for state and local government to affirm their commitment to human life. Family Council urges the Pulaski County Quorum Court to adopt this good, pro-life resolution.

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Lowell, Arkansas, Affirms It Is a Pro-Life City

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On Tuesday the Lowell City Council passed a resolution affirming that it is a Pro-Life City.

The resolution reads,

A RESOLUTON AFFIRMING THE CITY OF LOWELL’S COMMITMENT TO THE DIGNITY OF ALL LIFE AND DESIGNATING THE CITY OF LOWELL, ARKANSAS, AS A PRO-LIFE CITY

WHEREAS, we are granted inalienable rights by our Creator, among them being life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and these inalienable rights have been clearly stated and implemented through venerable documents that make the foundation of the United States of America, specifically the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution; and

WHEREAS, the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable and should not be denied; 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 United States Constitution; and

WHEREAS, state and local governments throughout the United States are governed by the United States Constitution and the principles of the Declaration of Independence and should strive to protect the unalienable rights to life and liberty, and the pursuit of happiness of each and every person within their jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas passed Act 392 of 2021 affirming the right of a municipality to declare the municipality as a pro-life city; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lowell places the highest value on protecting the unalienable right to life of every person within their jurisdiction as evidenced by its dedication to protect and educate every child, regardless of income, race, or faith, provide economic opportunities and enhancing quality of life for everyone, welcoming businesses and care facilities, supporting small-business growth, and through its commitment to the Lowell Senior Activity Center while provides a vital place to participate in activities to enhance the health of our seniors and provide social opportunities and a place to receive needed care.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Lowell of the County of Benton, Arkansas, that the City of Lowell declares itself a Pro-Life City.

Lowell is the first city in Arkansas to affirm it is Pro-Life since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade on June 24 of this year.

To date, 20 counties and 14 cities and towns in Arkansas have adopted pro-life resolutions like Lowell’s.

Benton, Washington, Crawford, Cleburne, Pope, Jackson, Saline, Faulkner, Perry, Sebastian, Lee, White, Prairie, Searcy, Carrol, Newton, Boone, Hot Spring, Madison, and Fulton counties have adopted Pro-Life resolutions.

Pro-Life Cities in Arkansas include Marianna, Russellville, Springdale, LaGrange, Moro, Aubrey, Haynes, Marshall, Western Grove, Leslie, Tontitown, Jasper, and Bryant.

Last year the Arkansas Legislature enacted Act 392 of 2021 by Rep. Kendon Underwood (R – Cave Springs) and Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R – Branch) affirming that cities and counties can designate themselves as Pro-Life.

Act 392 also says that Pro-Life Communities can install signs or banners announcing that they are Pro-Life.

As we have said many times, public opinion polling shows most Arkansans believe abortion ought to be either completely illegal or permitted only under certain circumstances, and the Arkansas Legislature has prohibited abortion except to save the life of the mother.

With all of that in mind, it should come as no surprise that communities in Arkansas are affirming they are Pro-Life.

With the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade and abortion effectively stopped in Arkansas, we look forward to other cities and counties passing Pro-Life measures in the coming months.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

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