Political Quotes

“Madam President, today I would like to recognize Sheila Beatty of Hot Springs Village as this week's Arkansan of the Week for her dedication and service to Arkansas veterans. When people choose to retire, they often seek out a life of rest and relaxation, but not Sheila. When she retired, Sheila chose a different path: honoring those who serve or have served in the U.S. military. Sheila honors our veterans and our soldiers in many ways--almost too many to mention today. For years, she has stood in the Patriot Guard flag line at every military funeral in Arkansas, no matter the distance from her hometown, and every time troops leave for deployment or return home from a tour, Sheila is there to meet them, with cookies, flags, and a big smile on her face. Sheila is active in the Arkansas Freedom Fund--a nonprofit organization that supports members of the military, veterans, and their families through rehabilitative recreational outdoor activities. She often helps plan events for this wonderful organization as well. Her activities don't end there. Sheila also makes an extra effort to support the veterans who need it most. She collects clothing and personal hygiene items for homeless veterans in Arkansas. She volunteers with the No Veteran Dies Alone Program at the veterans hospital in Little Rock, where she sits by the bedsides of veterans who aren't able to have family or loved ones by their side in their final hours.…”