The resolution recognizes and celebrates March 14, 2023, as Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Day at the State Capitol. It highlights the historical significance of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, which were established in the 1930s to provide electricity to rural areas. The organization comprises seventeen local electric distribution cooperatives, a generation and transmission cooperative, and a statewide services association cooperative, serving over 1.2 million members across 74 counties in Arkansas. The cooperatives are committed to delivering reliable and affordable power while adhering to cooperative principles and being governed by locally elected boards.

Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the substantial employment impact of the Electric Cooperatives, which employ over 2,100 individuals in Arkansas and more than 4,000 across the entire business enterprise. It emphasizes the cooperatives' role as advocates for their members and their dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the communities they serve. The Senate recognizes the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas as a vital organization for the state's economic growth and critical infrastructure.