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OK HR1041

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Fred Jordan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 16-22, 2014, as "Oklahoma Court Reporting and Captioning Week"
  • Requests Governor Mary Fallin to issue a proclamation calling on Oklahomans to observe the week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and educational activities
  • Recognizes the historical role of scribes and court reporters in recording important documents, from ancient Egypt through the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and Emancipation Proclamation
  • Acknowledges court reporters' presence in U.S. Congress and courtrooms nationwide as impartial witnesses preserving the official record
  • Highlights court reporters and captioners' role in providing closed captioning for television, sporting events, and educational settings to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans

Legislative Description

Commendation; designating Oklahoma Court Reporting and Captioning Week; distribution.

Commendations / Condolences

Last Action

Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State

2/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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