“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” – John F. Kennedy

Endorsements for State Senate 2010   

* National Rifle Association- Primary election 2010
    Also endorsed by the NRA in General elections in 2004, 2006, 2008
* Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association
* Saline County Fraternal Order of Police
* Benton Education Association
* Arkansas Education Association
* Supported by the AR. Realtors Political Action Committee
* Benton Fraternal Order of Police
* AFL-CIO           
* Arkansas Right To Life
* Arkansas Police Benevolent Association 
* SEAPAC – Arkansas State Employees Association

Rep. Dawn Creekmore received the endorsement of the Saline County FOP for State Senate in District 22. “Dawn has been an advocate for crime victims and she has proven this by sponsoring and passing numerous bills enhancing penalties and creating new criminal offenses. Dawn has been very pro-active in working with law enforcement and giving us the tools we need to successfully and safely do our job. She understands our needs and we are excited to support her in this election,” replied Sergeant Daniel Dodson, President of the Saline County FOP.
“This is a very exciting and humbling endorsement for me. During my terms as a State Representative, I have worked very hard to be an advocate for the crime victims and have worked diligently with our law enforcement officers to ensure that they have the tools they need in order to protect the victims and themselves,” replied Rep. Creekmore in response to the Saline County FOP endorsement.
Rep. Dawn Creekmore has also recently received the endorsement of the following: Arkansas Professional Firefighters Association, Arkansas Education Association, Benton FOP , NRA, and the recommendation of the Arkansas Realtors Political action committee for State Senate, District 22.

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

   Representative Dawn Creekmore of Bauxite was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Arkansas Psychological Association  and recently was named one of the 10 Most Influential Arkansas Legislators by Talk Business Quarterly-2009

The recent tragedy at the Fort Hood Army Post in Texas reminds us just how much we value and appreciate the men and women who bravely serve our nation. This Army post houses soldiers who have returned from deployment in the Middle East and others who will travel to combat zones shortly.

This week we recognize Veterans Day, a time for all Americans to celebrate the patriotism, service, and sacrifice of those who have proudly put their own lives on the line to keep us out of harm’s way.

Police Sgt. Kimberly Munley is a retired member of the Armed Forces and she is rightfully hailed as a hero for her role in stopping the gunman in Fort Hood.

Everyday in the media, we see women in military roles that were once thought unimaginable and unattainable. Our women veterans span generations and all branches of the military including the National Guard and Reserve components.

Currently there are almost 2 million women veterans in America.

It’s often forgotten that since the beginning of time, women have served in all wars and conflicts. The history of women in the military is a history of love for country, service, commitment, dedication, and courage, and it includes sacrifices that have largely gone unrecognized. That is changing, but we must be part of that change.

With a rapidly increasing number of women serving in the military today and returning from deployments as seasoned veterans, Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and veterans service organizations such as the Disabled American Veterans are working overtime to ensure that the unique needs of women veterans are met. For decades the VA has been at the forefront for healthcare and lifestyle solutions affecting an aging male population, however now we must identify innovative courses of treatment and solutions to obstacles that are unique to women veterans such as pregnancy, breast cancer, and other medical concerns.

In the coming months I plan to stand heart to heart with the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the Center for Women Veterans at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to identify and implement new strategies to meet the everyday challenges that women veterans face. I hope you will join me in this effort. I encourage women veterans and their families to bring specific needs and concerns to our attention.
Thank you to all our Veterans and their families,

Rep. Dawn Creekmore
Veteran Affairs Team Leader for Arkansas, NFWL

Representative Dawn Creekmore of Bauxite donated a model of the eye that
she received from the American Optometric Association (AOA) to Bauxite
School.  The intricate model was accompanied by a study guide and
learning materials donated by Arkansas Optometric Association.  Optometrist
Roger Neal, member of the AOA, presented the model to Representative
Creekmore and the School. The American Optometric Association advocates for the profession and
serve optometrists in meeting the eye care needs of the public. The AOA is
centered on improving the quality and availability of eye and vision
care. The Arkansas Optometric Association is an affiliate of the AOA.

                                                                                                                                                            Pictured with Rep. Dawn Creekmore are Mr. Keith Baker, principle of
                                                                                                                                                            Bauxite High school, and Dr. Roger Neal

Bryant Daily – By LANA CLIFTON

Identity theft is a growing concern all across America. According to a document released by the Federal Trade Commission in February of 2009, over 313,000 complaints of identity theft were recorded by the Consumer Sentinel Network. These numbers were up from just under 260,000 complaints in 2007 and showed a huge increase since 2000 when only 31,140 were filed. Twenty-four percent of the 2008 complaints were due to suspects opening new credit accounts or loans fraudulently or committing other fraudulent credit card actions.

Dawn Creekmore, Arkansas State Representative for District 27, decided something should be done to allow consumers to protect themselves against such fraud. She decided a law should be on the books in Arkansas to make it possible for consumers to freeze credit history information until they were ready to access it for legitimate reasons.
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Rep. Creekmore’s crime bills draw criticism
Kelly MacNeil (2009-03-16)

(UALR Public Radio) – If you only judged Representative Dawn Creekmore by the placid expression always on her face, you wouldn’t guess that she’s charging harder than any other state lawmaker on the crime front.
Creekmore
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State Rep. Dawn Creekmore receives a hug from Mary Jean Busken of Benton on Tuesday; the two worked together this past session to adopt Juli’s Law, which is named after the Buskens’ daughter, who was murdered.
State Rep. Dawn Creekmore acknowledged that she has “big shoes to fill,” but she said she’s not concerned.
Creekmore, who recently moved to Bauxite from the East End area, formally announced her candidacy for the state Senate on Tuesday. She will seek the seat held by Sen. Shane Broadway, D-Bryant, who will be term-limited.
Standing on a political stump, Creekmore, a Democrat, said, “Shane is leaving big shoes to fill, but I plan to fill those shoes.”
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