This resolution honors former Representative Ben McGee for his significant contributions to his community and the State of Arkansas. McGee served as a state representative for the thirty-fifth district from 1988 to 1998, making history as the first African American to hold this position since Reconstruction. He also broke barriers by being the first African American elected to the Marion School District's school board and the first African American Chair of the Board of Trustees at Arkansas State University. His leadership and courage during the Civil Rights Movement are acknowledged as pivotal in advancing representation and equality.

The resolution expresses gratitude for McGee's service and recognizes his family, including his wife Rose and their four children, three of whom are doctors. It concludes with a formal acknowledgment from the House of Representatives, stating that a copy of the resolution will be presented to McGee by the Chief Clerk of the House.