Archive for January, 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (January 22, 2010) – The Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ACASA) has recognized Rep. Dawn Creekmore (D-Bauxite) with a Resolution of Appreciation, citing her tireless work on behalf of victims of sexual violence.
ACASA commended Rep. Creekmore’s leadership in passing legislation addressing the needs of victims of these crimes and making sure the offenders are brought to justice. One bill Rep. Creekmore successfully championed during last year’s Regular Session will require DNA samples to be taken upon felony arrests. The measure, called “Juli’s Law,” in honor of Benton native and murder victim Juli Busken, will not only help solve cases in Arkansas, but it will help prevent future crimes.
Rep. Creekmore has been recognized locally and nationally for her work on behalf of crime victims. “The youngest rape victim reported in Arkansas was under the age of 1. The oldest was 93. It is our responsibility to make sure these victims have a voice, and that their rights are protected. The work of ACASA in our communities, reaching out to victims and educating the public, is vital. I thank them for their efforts, and I am honored to receive this recognition,” said Creekmore.
Rep. Creekmore represents District 27. She chairs the Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs, as well as the Rural Fire Departments Study Committee. Rep. Creekmore serves as vice chair of the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC)-Charitable, Penal and Correctional Institutions Committee. She also serves on the Arkansas Legislative Council, and its Committee for Policy Making, as well as the ALC Litigation Reports Oversight Subcommittee. In addition, Representative Creekmore serves on the Joint Performance Review Committee, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Oversight Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and its Subcommittee for Corrections and Criminal Law. Rep. Creekmore is also an ex-officio member of the subcommittees on Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative, Military and Veterans Affairs and the Task Force on the Effect of Alzheimer’s Disease. She serves as an alternate on the Joint Energy Committee.

Dawn Creekmore award