The resolution celebrates Elizabeth "Betty" Kaufman Thines on the occasion of her 107th birthday and acknowledges her significant contributions to the State of Arkansas. Born on March 4, 1918, in St. Vincent, Arkansas, she played a vital role in managing Kaufman Farms alongside her siblings and was recognized as a champion in the Plant to Prosper Competition in 1939. Her public service includes serving as Deputy County Clerk in Conway County and working as a stenographer and secretary for the Arkansas House of Representatives during the 1950s. Notably, she took a leave from her job in Vermont to return to Arkansas to serve her home state.
The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' desire to honor Thines for her dedication and service, which includes co-owning Thines Supermarket and contributing to the preservation of Kaufman Farms, designated as an Arkansas Century Farm in 2018. The House plans to conduct a vote to formally recognize her contributions and wishes her a happy 107th birthday, with a copy of the resolution to be provided to her by the Chief Clerk of the House.