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Oklahoma State Senate - Senators
Oklahoma State School Boards Association – Legislative Award, 2000 ... Occupation: President of Glenwood, Inc., a real estate firm ... Senator Hobson graduated as Valedictorian from Lexington High School and received a BA degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has also completed all course work for a Master’s degree in Political Science. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma
The name Oklahoma comes from two Choctaw Indian words, okla, which means "people," and humma, which means "red." In 1889, Congress opened up 2 million acres for white settlement (it was previously open only to Native Americans who were forced to leave their homelands), and the first of a number of land runs began. Some of the state's settlers were called "Sooners" because they had already staked their land claims before the land was officially opened for settlement. Oklahoma was admitted as the 46th state in 1907. Oklahoma's capital is an easy one to remember--Oklahoma City. The state flower is the mistletoe, a favorite for kissing under during the winter holidays. ... [Read More]
U.S. Senate: Senators Home > Senator Tom Coburn
After the family business was sold, Coburn changed the course of his life by returning to school to become a physician. Again he emerged as a leader, becoming President of his class at the University of Oklahoma Medical School where he graduated in 1983. He then did his internship in general surgery at Saint Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City and family practice residency at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith. ... Coburn was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma and graduated from the public school system in 1966. Four years later, he graduated with a B.S. in accounting from Oklahoma State University. One of the top ten seniors in the School of Business, Coburn served as President of the College of Business Student Council. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma State University Homecoming
Homecoming is one of Oklahoma State University's great traditions, and each year thousands of alumni from around the world return to their alma mater in Stillwater to renew friendships, remember their special experience and reconnect to Oklahoma state. It is one of the largest traditional university homecoming celebrations in the country. Festivities include a Friday evening "walkaround" for visitors to view large, elaborate public displays called "house decorations," a Saturday morning parade down Main Street with floats, bands, horses, and politicians, and the homecoming football game and related events. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma State Senate - Senators
Education: Eastern Oklahoma State College, 1967, A.A.; University of Oklahoma; Central State University (now UCO), 1970, B.A.; Oklahoma City University School of Law, 1978, JD ... Richard C. Lerblance was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in August 2002. In June 2003, Lerblance was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate for District 7, filling the office vacated by long-time State Senator Gene Stipe. Lerblance has held membership on several committees, including but not limited to, Agriculture and Rural Development, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportations, Business and Labor, Human Resources, Judiciary, and Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State Business Leaders Celebrate 2005 Pro-Business Legislative Session June 10, 2005 -- Kathy Taylor, Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism, joined business leaders from across the state today in applauding the efforts of Governor Brad Henry and Oklahoma legislators during a press conference held at Oklahoma State University Tulsa. Joined by Roy Williams, President, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and Mike Cooper, Tulsa Metro Chamber Vice Chairman of the Board Government Affairs, Taylor discussed the impact of the 2005 session. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma State University Homecoming
Parents who attended Oklahoma State University watch their son decorate a chicken wire form with colorful paper flowers for a homecoming float. ... CREDIT: 'Two Aggies watch a future Aggie "pomp" -- stuffing crepe paper through chicken wire form to decorate a float.' Photo by Randy Stotler, Stillwater NewsPress, 1989, for "Oklahoma State University Homecoming," an Oklahoma Local Legacies project ... Oklahoma State University Homecoming ... [Read More]
Oklahoma State University Homecoming
Parents who attended Oklahoma State University watch their son decorate a chicken wire form with colorful paper flowers for a homecoming float. ... A homecoming is when a school's alumni (students who have graduated) return for a celebration. Every year, people who attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, are invited to a special event-filled weekend called homecoming. One of the big events that people look forward to is the homecoming parade, because it has many colorful and unusual floats. ... [Read More]
Oklahoma State Senate - Senators
Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S.; University of Tulsa, J.D. ... Born in 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mike was educated in the Tulsa Public School System. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa. His interests outside the Capitol include golf, running, and spending time with his daughter, Abby. ... Prior to his service in the legislature, Mike was Municipal Judge for the City of Stillwater, serving in that position for 12 years. He has also been an adjunct professor of business law at Oklahoma State University. ... [Read More]
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