At its April 9, 2001 meeting, the State Board of Education adopted a resolution in support of efforts of the Arkansas Department of Veteran Affairs to recognize men and women who were unable to complete their high school education due to a commitment of service in the armed forces during World War II. The resolution solicits the cooperation of local school districts with chapters of the Department of Veteran Affairs to participate in Operation Recognition. Operation Recognition seeks to award such veterans with high school diplomas at special ceremonies in their communities.
The details of such awards are left to the discretion of the local school district. Additional information about Operation Recognition is available from Mr. Jim Miller, Deputy Director, Department of Veterans Affairs. He may be contacted at 501-370-3828.