This resolution commends Chris Lampkin for his dedicated service on the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund, Inc., where he has contributed significantly to the organization’s mission of providing affordable agricultural and student loans to rural Arkansans. Following his retirement from the board, Lampkin has taken on the role of General Manager of the Fund, continuing his commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of thousands of Arkansans.

Additionally, the resolution approves and confirms the appointment of the Honorable S. Reid Harrod, Jr., an Ashley County District Judge, to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund, Inc. Harrod's background in law and his experience as a family farmer are highlighted as assets that will enable him to effectively represent the interests of the southeast region of the state on the board, which is responsible for guiding the Fund's policies and direction.