Honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions to literature in the United States.

House Resolution 1040 is a commemorative measure that officially recognizes the life and literary legacy of Donald Harington, an acclaimed author known for his novels set in the Ozark Mountains. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives formally honors Harington’s artistic contributions to American literature and his role in portraying the culture of the Arkansas region. As a simple resolution, this measure serves as a symbolic gesture of national appreciation and does not create new laws, allocate federal funding, or have a direct regulatory impact on the public.