Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of a man who has had a major impact on conservation and preservation throughout Arkansas, Mr. Arnold Hameister. Arnold recently retired after 37 years of service to the Arkansas Forestry Commission. He started his career with the Forestry Commission in 1981 as a tower operator in Heber Springs, and 6 months later became a full-time ranger. Arnold then moved his family to Conway, where he served as the county ranger until he was hired by Best Management Practices as a specialist. He ended his decades-long career as the program coordinator for water quality. Arnold and his family were recently honored at a celebration at the Department of Agriculture headquarters in Little Rock. Arnold's service to the State of Arkansas and to environmental conservation will never be forgotten, and I join all Arkansans in congratulating him on a remarkable career and a well-deserved retirement. Recognizing Tamika Edwards”