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Arkansas resolution would mandate use of 'Gulf of America'

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A resolution for all state agencies in Arkansas to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" in all official communications was introduced in Little Rock. Resolution 1010 was filed Wednesday, Jan. 22 by Rep. Aaron Pilkington. Pilkington is a Republican from Knoxville in Johnson County. The proposed legislation has been referred to the House Management Committee.

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