Gov. Mary Fallin to Speak in Prime Time Tuesday at Republican National Convention

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has been given a speaking slot on Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.
In a message sent from her campaign account, the governor said she will talk about Oklahoma’s success.
“My message will be simple: the U.S. must focus on policies that allow hardworking families and businesses _ not government bureaucracies _ to thrive.
“In Oklahoma, we’ve pursued policies that set the stage for success and job growth in the private sector. We’re not interested in more government handouts. The results of our pro-jobs agenda speak for themselves.
“We are currently experiencing:
“An unemployment rate of only 4.9%, the lowest in the country for any state with a population of 2 million people
“The addition of 47,000 new jobs, ranking Oklahoma #1 in the nation for manufacturing jobs created, and #3 overall
“The growth and restoration of our Rainy Day Savings Account that has increased from under $3.00 in 2011 to over $577 million today.”

Fallin spokesman Alex Weintz said the governor’s speaking slot is expected to be about 7:50 p.m. central time on Tuesday.

He said she would talk about Oklahoma’s economic prosperity resulting from the hard work of people in energy and other fields.

The convention officially begins Monday night and will end Thursday with a speech by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Fallin will be speaking on the same night as several other GOP governors. Here is the schedule for that night:

7:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Convention convenes

Presentation of Colors

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem sung by Philip Alongi

Invocation

Video

Remarks by Janine Turner

Video and remarks by Mayor Mia Love (Saratoga Springs, UT), U.S. congressional candidate

Remarks by former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum

Segment to be announced

Remarks by U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (NH), accompanied by Jack Gilchrist

Remarks by Governor John Kasich (OH)

Video

Remarks by Governor Mary Fallin (OK)

Video

Remarks by Governor Bob McDonnell (VA), accompanied by Bev Gray

Remarks by Governor Scott Walker (WI)

Video

Segment to be announced

Remarks by Governor Bobby Jindal (LA)

Videos

Remarks by Sher Valenzuela (small business owner, candidate for DE Lt. Governor)

Remarks by Governor Susana Martinez (NM)

Video

Remarks by Governor Chris Christie (NJ)

Benediction and adjournment