The resolution celebrates the 100th birthday of Bishop Donne Lee Lindsey, Sr., who was born on April 17, 1924, in Bluff City, Arkansas. It highlights his significant contributions as an accomplished minister, former North Little Rock City Council member, and founder of the Bishop D.L. Lindsey Leadership Institute, as well as his entrepreneurial success with Lindsey's Barbecue. The resolution also notes his educational achievements, including a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas Baptist College and honorary doctorates from Arkansas Baptist College and Shorter College.
Bishop Lindsey's extensive service in the ministry began in 1944, culminating in his appointment as Bishop of the Second Jurisdiction of Arkansas COGIC in 1974, a position he held until his retirement in 2009. He has also served in various leadership roles within the community, being the first African American on the North Little Rock City Council and other local boards. In recognition of his impactful work, he was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2015. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for his milestone birthday and directs that a copy be provided to him.