This resolution honors Coach Van Compton for her remarkable fifty-one-year coaching career and her significant contributions to women's athletics, particularly in volleyball and basketball. Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, and a graduate of Arkansas State University, Coach Compton began her career as a physical education teacher before helping to establish the women's sports program at Arkansas College (now Lyon College) in 1974. She later became the women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she transitioned to coaching volleyball and served as the women's athletic coordinator. Under her leadership, the volleyball program achieved numerous accolades, including multiple conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances, solidifying her legacy as a pioneering figure in women's sports.

The resolution also acknowledges Coach Compton's broader impact on young female athletes through initiatives like the Little Rock Juniors Volleyball Club, which she founded to promote youth volleyball in Arkansas. Her commitment to expanding opportunities for women in athletics is highlighted by her recruitment of student-athletes from diverse backgrounds, including war-torn regions. In recognition of her achievements, Coach Compton was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2026. The resolution concludes by expressing gratitude for her contributions to the sport and the lives of countless athletes, and it calls for a copy of the resolution to be presented to her and relevant organizations.