(3) The
song "The Arkansas Traveler", as composed and approved by the State
Song Commission in 1949 as the official state song, is adopted and designated
as Arkansas' official historical song. However, this designation shall not
modify or affect the use of any song designated as the official song or anthem
of this state if that designation has been appropriately adopted by an act or
concurrent resolution of the General Assembly. (b)
Recognizing that Arkansas has two (2) state songs, one (1) state anthem, and
one (1) historical state song, the Secretary of State shall respond to requests
for a copy of the Arkansas state song by furnishing copies of
"Arkansas", written by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett. History. Acts 1987, No. 850, § 1;
House Concurrent Resolution No. 1003, Acts 1987; House Concurrent Resolution
No. 1007, Acts 1987.
(2) The song "Arkansas", written in
1916 by Mrs. Eva Ware Barnett, shall be known and designated as Arkansas'
official state anthem.