Tag: Pro-Life Cities

Lee County Affirms It Is Pro-Life, Becomes Arkansas’ Newest Pro-Life County

On Tuesday night the Lee County Quorum Court passed a resolution affirming that the county is Pro-Life.

The resolution reads,

A RESOLTUION AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE COUNTY OF LEE, ARKANSAS TO PROTECTING THE UNALIENABLE RIGHT TO LIFE OF EVERY PERSON; AND DECLARING THE COUNTY OF LEE, 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 Lee, Arkansas:

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

Section 2: The County of Lee declares itself to be a Pro-Life County.

Lee County is Arkansas’ eleventh Pro-Life County.

Washington, Benton, Crawford, Cleburne, Pope, Jackson, Saline, Faulkner, Perry, and Sebastian counties have approved pro-life resolutions over the past few months.

The City of Mariana — which is in Lee County — the City of Russellville, and the City of Springdale have passed resolutions affirming that they are Pro-Life as well.

The Arkansas Legislature passed Act 392 of 2021 by Rep. Kendon Underwood (R – Cave Springs) and Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R – Branch) last spring. This excellent law affirms that cities, towns, and counties in Arkansas can designate themselves as Pro-Life.

As Lee County’s pro-life resolution notes, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that municipalities can adopt pro-life policy positions. That means any city, town, or county can pass a pro-life resolution like the ones that these communities have passed.

We know from public opinion polling that the vast majority of Arkansans believe abortion ought to be either completely illegal or legal only under certain circumstances. With that in mind, it makes sense that communities in Arkansas would vote to affirm that they are Pro-Life.

We look forward to future communities passing their own resolutions declaring that they are Pro-Life — just like Lee County and these other municipalities have done.

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 or click here.

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Russellville, Arkansas, Affirms It Is a Sanctuary For the Unborn

On Thursday night the Russellville City Council voted 5-3 to pass a resolution affirming that it is a Pro-Life City and a sanctuary for the unborn.

Russellville is the thirteenth Pro-Life municipality in Arkansas.

The resolution reads,

A Resolution to Make the City of Russellville, Arkansas, a “Sanctuary City For The Unborn”, and for Other Purposes.

WHEREAS, the Russellville City Council believes that denying the right to life of a created being is to deny liberty, the pursuit of happiness and all other unalienable rights; and,

WHEREAS, the Russellville City Council places the highest value on each individual’s right to life; and,

WHEREAS, the Russellville City Council believes, therefore, that the policy of the City of Russellville, Arkansas, is to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception to natural death.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:

SECTION 1: The City of Russellville, Arkansas, hereby recognizes and designates itself as a “Pro-Life” City as authorized by Act 392 of 2021.

SECTION 2: The City of Russellville, Arkansas hereby designates, henceforth, that its policy will be to promote and protect the dignity and humanity of all persons at all stages of life from conception until natural death.

Arkansas has seen a rapid expansion of pro-life resolutions passed at the local level this year.

Washington, Benton, Crawford, Cleburne, Pope, Jackson, Saline, Faulkner, Perry, and Sebastian counties have approved pro-life resolutions since last spring.

The City of Mariana and the City of Springdale also have affirmed that they are Pro-Life.

Earlier this year the Arkansas Legislature passed Act 392 of 2021 by Rep. Kendon Underwood (R – Cave Springs) and Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R – Branch). This excellent law affirms that cities, towns, and counties in Arkansas can designate themselves as Pro-Life.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that municipalities can adopt pro-life policy positions. Any city, town, or county can pass a pro-life resolution like the ones that these communities have passed.

We know from public opinion polling that the vast majority of Arkansans believe abortion ought to be either completely illegal or legal only under certain circumstances. With that in mind, it makes sense that communities in Arkansas would vote to affirm that they are Pro-Life.

We look forward to future communities passing their own resolutions declaring that they are Pro-Life — just like the City of Russellville and these other municipalities have done.

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 or click here.

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