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Oklahoma
State Senate
Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
For Immediate Release: May 2, 2011
Senate remembers al-Qaida victims, honors
efforts of presidents and troops in the War on Terror
Just as they were nearly ten years ago, members of
the Oklahoma Senate were united in their pride in America, paying
tribute Monday to thousands of victims of al-Qaida from 9-11 to
the first attack on the World Trade Center in 1993.
When the session first convened on Monday, Senate President Pro
Tempore Brian
Bingman led members in a moment of silence to acknowledge those
victims, including Oklahoman David Rice, brother of Democratic Senate
Leader, Andrew
Rice.
“This is a significant event. It’s a tribute to the
president, our special forces, all the military that’s been
involved,” said Bingman, R-Sapulpa. “But in the midst
of the celebration of the death of Osama bin Laden, we need to remember
the families and victims who lost loved ones in terrorist attacks
and in the years that followed.”
The Senate gave unanimous approval to SR 23 on Monday, authored
by Bingman and Rice and co-authored by all members.
“This weekend’s news was exhilarating and emotional,”
said Rice, D-Oklahoma City. “It was important to Senator Bingman
and me to make sure we remembered all the victims of al-Qaida, and
honor not just this president but past administrations for their
efforts, as well as our troops,” Rice said. “It was
also very fitting to note that two of our own members, Senator
Ivester and Senator
Russell, were among the many Oklahomans who have fought in the
War on Terror.”
Bingman and Rice said all Americans should take pride in the fact
that justice was done.
For more information contact:
Sen. Bingman: (405) 521-5605
Sen. Rice: (405) 521-5610
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