Honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.

Honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.

Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation was founded in 1946 by local Arkansas Game and Fish Wardens Bob Parker and Bob Campbell, along with biologist Gene Rush;

Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation is the oldest conservation organization of its kind in Arkansas and the oldest organization in Yell County;

Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation and its members have displayed an admirable commitment to conservation and youth education;

Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation supports scholarship efforts and career development for students at Arkansas Tech University;

Whereas the members of, and volunteers for, the Yell County Wildlife Federation have participated in conservation efforts in the Petit Jean River Wildlife Management Area through purchasing land from willing sellers, developing waterfowl habitats, increasing recreational access, and other improvements;

Whereas years of volunteer work by the Yell County Wildlife Federation on Bearcat Hollow Wildlife Management Area assisted with the reintroduction of elk to Arkansas for the first time since 1848;

Whereas the Yell County Wildlife Federation sponsors and participates in events including fishing derbies, hunter education programs, Arbor Day, and many more; and

Whereas, in 15 years of volunteer efforts in the Ozark National Forest, members of the Yell County Wildlife Federation have contributed more than 18,000 man-hours: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate honors the past and present members of the Yell County Wildlife Federation for their service to the people and State of Arkansas.