This resolution honors James Richard Hendrix, a World War II veteran from Lepanto, Arkansas, who received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during the war. Born on August 20, 1925, Hendrix was drafted into the United States Army at the age of eighteen and served in the 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion, Fourth Armored Division. Notably, on December 26, 1944, near Assenois, Belgium, he displayed remarkable courage by risking his life to evacuate wounded soldiers under heavy enemy fire, actions that ultimately earned him the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman in 1945.

After World War II, Hendrix continued his military service by joining the paratroopers and later serving in the Korean War, retiring in 1965 with the rank of master sergeant. He passed away on November 14, 2002, in Florida, leaving behind his wife, four daughters, and two sisters. The resolution acknowledges Hendrix's heroic contributions and the honor he brought to himself, his family, and the state of Arkansas.