Senate resolution recognizing Oklahoma's centennial

Published: November 15, 2007

S.RES.377 Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood. (Agreed to by Senate)

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 377

Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 13, 2007

Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. COBURN) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.

Whereas, on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma officially became the 46th State of the Union;

Whereas the State of Oklahoma is known as the Sooner State;

Whereas the State of Oklahoma has become a national leader in agriculture, natural resource industries, technology, and manufacturing;

Whereas the people of Oklahoma have harvested the natural abundance of the State to produce a wealth which has enabled the building of cities, educational institutions, an unhurried pace of life, and a rich culture, while maintaining the pristine ecology;

Whereas the beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, trees, plains, and fields of the State of Oklahoma are appreciated and preserved, and the quality of life is unsurpassed; and

Whereas, on November 16, 2007, the State of Oklahoma will begin a new century of statehood: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate recognizes and celebrates the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.

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