SR 53 Summary

• Honors the life and career of Harold T. Garvin, former State Senate President Pro Tempore of Oklahoma, who passed away on February 15, 2014

• Recognizes Garvin's distinguished military service with General George S. Patton's Third Army in World War II, including participation in major European battles and later service as an Army Aviator

• Acknowledges his extensive public service including terms as Stephens County Judge, State Representative, and 14 years in the State Senate, serving as Senate President Pro Tempore during the 27th Legislature

• Notes his significant contributions to Oklahoma governance through ethics commission work, Board of Regents service, and civic engagement in Duncan, Oklahoma

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be distributed to Garvin's daughter, Shelley Garvin Sigler