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OK SR8

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Bice

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 6, 2017, as "Tartan Day" in the State of Oklahoma to honor the Declaration of Arbroath signed in 1320 and its influence on the American Declaration of Independence.

  • Acknowledges that almost half the signers of the American Declaration of Independence in 1776 were of Scottish descent.

  • Recognizes the United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma (USCO) and Scottish Club of Tulsa (SCOT) for promoting Scottish culture and heritage through Highland Games, music, dance, and other events.

  • Notes Oklahoma hosts two annual Scottish festivals: the Iron Thistle Scottish Heritage Festival and Highland Games in Yukon (April 28-30, 2017) and SCOTFEST in Tulsa (September 15-17, 2017).

  • Directs distribution of the resolution to the United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma, the Scottish Club of Tulsa, and SCOTFEST.

Legislative Description

A Resolution recognizing April 6, 2017 as "Tartan Day" in the State of Oklahoma; and directing distribution.

Last Action

Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State

4/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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