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OK SR90

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bingman

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses gratitude to Senator Charles Ford for creating a collection of artwork depicting Oklahoma's history and key historical figures and events

  • Recognizes Ford's 24 years of service in the Oklahoma State Senate and 14 years in the House of Representatives, and his advocacy for Capitol Building restoration completed in 1994

  • Documents Ford's 1997 initiative to commission Oklahoma artists for Senate lounge paintings, beginning with a vignette from Washington Irving's "Tour on the Prairies" dedicated in 1998

  • Notes the establishment of the Oklahoma State Senate Preservation Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3) foundation that raised funds for over 150 works of art now located throughout the Capitol as of May 2014

  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be distributed to Senator Charles Ford

Legislative Description

Resolution; expressing gratitude to Senator Charles Ford for his efforts to create a collection of artwork telling the story of Oklahoma's history.

Commendations / Condolences

Last Action

Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State

5/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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