Arkansas250 Commission

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders established the Arkansas250 Commission in July of 2024 to coordinate Arkansas’ participation in the U.S. celebration of the 250th anniversary of its independence in 2026. The commission is working with local community leaders to provide direction and assistance in creating their own community semiquincentennial celebrations.

Below is a list of the Arkansas250 Commission members.

Chair

Secretary Shea Lewis

AR Dept. of Parks, Heritage & Tourism

1 Capitol Mall, Suite 3B Little Rock, AR 72201

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Vice-Chair

Marty Ryall

Division of Arkansas Heritage Director

1100 North Street Little Rock, AR 72201

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Member

Col. Travis Gordon Beeson

designee Speaker of the HouseUSAR, Retired

116 Wild Oak Drive Sherwood, AR 72120

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Christina Berner

4300 Woodsprings Rd. Jonesboro, AR 72404

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Cathy Boozman

37 W Champions Blvd. Rogers, AR 72758

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Judge Dale James

designee Associate of Arkansas CountiesVan Buren County Judge

273 Main Street Clinton, AR 72031

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Sharri Jones

Pine Bluff

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Valorie Larson

Bentonville

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Mayor Richard McCormac

designee Arkansas Municipal League

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Tanya Mims

designee Senate President Pro Tempore

3553 N. Steele Blvd. Fayetteville, AR 72703

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Ebony Mitchell

Little Rock

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Dr. Ken Warden

AR Dept. of Higher Education Commission

101 E. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72201

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Dr. David Ware

State Historian AR State Archives,Director Division of AR Heritage

1 Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201

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Jan Zimmerman

Little Rock

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Arkansas250 Commission Made Official

On March 20, 2025, members of the Arkansas250 Commission visited the State Capitol for the passing of House and Senate resolutions recognizing the efforts of Arkansas250.

 

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