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Charles Pittman
Pat Rowe
cted to WHO'S WHO Honors ...
AND a Hwho's who" in his own right is our
president. Dr. Benson has contributed valuable
service to both the state and the nation,
and in recognition of his efforts was selected
"Arkansan of the Year" for 1953. In a statewide
contest sponsored by the Arkansas Democrat,
a leading Little Rock newspaper, proof
of his popularity came in an overwhelming
majority vote in the primary election. At a
banquet sponsored by the Little Rock Chamber
of Commerce he was awarded a plaque by
Governor Cherry in recognition of this honor,
and was featured in the Sunday Magazine
Section of the Democrat.
Dr. Benson is president of the Arkansas
Public Expenditure Council, a non-political
organization of Arkansas citizens interested
in the operation or state and local government,
and in this capacity has met and made
many friends throughout the state in the goals
of economy and efficiency in government.
Dr. George S. Benson
ARKANSAN OF THE YEAR
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