TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 10, 2025, AS KIDS COUNT DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ARKANSAS KIDS COUNT COALITION FOR ITS ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN OF ARKANSAS.

HR 1016 is a ceremonial House Resolution designating February 10, 2025, as "Kids Count Day" at the Arkansas State Capitol and formally acknowledging the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition for its advocacy on behalf of Arkansas children. The resolution highlights the coalition's work since 1996, including its 26 organizational members and 104 individual advocates across the state, and its efforts to improve child well-being through education and policy engagement. This resolution has no binding effect on policy or funding; it serves only as a symbolic recognition of the coalition's efforts. The resolution was adopted by the Arkansas House of Representatives on February 10, 2025.