The resolution honors Annie Mable McDaniel Abrams for her extensive contributions to her community and the State of Arkansas. Born on September 25, 1931, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Abrams overcame personal challenges and pursued education, eventually becoming a dedicated educator and activist. She played a significant role in advocating for educational equality, particularly for Black teachers and students, and was involved in pivotal civil rights efforts, including the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. Throughout her life, she has held various leadership positions, including serving on the Little Rock Central High School Integration 50th Anniversary Commission and as treasurer of the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus.
Abrams has received numerous accolades for her community service, including an honorary doctorate from Philander Smith College and induction into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. Her activism has led to significant local changes, such as the renaming of streets in honor of civil rights figures and the establishment of the Annie Abrams Living Legacy Award for African American students. The resolution acknowledges her ongoing influence in local politics and community engagement, culminating in the City of Little Rock declaring her ninetieth birthday as "Annie Day." The House of Representatives expresses its gratitude and recognition of her lifelong dedication to service and activism.