HCR 1008 Summary

• Recognizes the severe wind event beginning March 14, 2025, that caused hundreds of wildfires across Oklahoma, resulting in at least four deaths and hundreds of injuries.

• Acknowledges the courage and dedication of paid and volunteer firefighters, firefighting personnel of Native American tribes, and first responders who combated the fires and provided emergency services during the event.

• Directs copies of the resolution to be distributed to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association, Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association, Professional Firefighters of Oklahoma, and Native American tribes whose firefighting personnel responded to the event.

• Expresses gratitude on behalf of all Oklahoma citizens for the professional services and public spirit demonstrated by firefighters and first responders during the crisis.

• Offers prayers in support of those who lost homes, businesses, and belongings in the wildfires.