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Showing: July, 2003

Coworkers and wellwishers gathered to offer their congratulations to Cinda Hughes at the State Capitol on Thursday. The Senate receptionist was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 200 last Saturday during a national pageant in Des Moines, Iowa.
Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson presented Hughes with a citation honoring her latest achievement.
Cinda should be an inspiration to us all. She focuses on her abilities and finds ways of overcoming obstacles with a positive attitude. I am not at all surprised that she was chosen for this honor, said Senator Hobson. read more.

Cinda Hughes says she is proud of her job and her new title.
Senator Hobson tells Hughes that she is a courageous and valued member of the Senate staff.

Coworkers and wellwishers gathered to offer their congratulations to Cinda Hughes at the State Capitol on Thursday. The Senate receptionist was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America 200 last Saturday during a national pageant in Des Moines, Iowa.
Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson presented Hughes with a citation honoring her latest achievement.
Cinda should be an inspiration to us all. She focuses on her abilities and finds ways of overcoming obstacles with a positive attitude. I am not at all surprised that she was chosen for this honor, said Senator Hobson. read more.

Cinda Hughes says she is proud of her job and her new title.
Senator Hobson tells Hughes that she is a courageous and valued member of the Senate staff.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: July 2, 2003 Clip
Senator Harry Coates
Senator Coates Comments on Wrangler Announcement
to Cut Nearly 00 Jobs After Wrangler Jeans announced it would be cutting nearly 00 jobs at its Seminole facility by late September, State Senator Harry Coates said the first priority must be to help take care of displaced workers and their families. read more.

Sen. Coates comments on Wrangler cutting nearly 700 jobs in Seminole.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: July , 2003 Clip
Senator Keith Leftwich
Senator Leftwich says High Speed Rail One Option in
Meeting Future Transportation Needs Although 202 sounds like the distant future, Senate Transportation Committee Chairman
Keith Leftwich told those attending a meeting at the State Capitol that the state needs to start work now planning ways to meet transportation demands in the coming years. read more.

Sen. Leftwich says it is critical to start looking at transportation options, including high speed rail service now.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: July , 2003 Clip
Senator David Myers
Senator Myers and Congressman Lucas Seek
Federal Assistance for Atmospheric Research Site State Senator David Myers, RPonca City, and U.S. Representative Frank Lucas, RCheyenne, are seeking federal support for improvements at a federal research facility in rural Grant County. read more.

Sen. Myers says ARM site in rural Grant County needs federal support for road improvement.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: July , 2003 Clip
Two Oklahoma Senators Named to
National Homeland Security Advisory Council Two prominent members of the Oklahoma State Senate have been tapped to serve on a committee giving input from the state and local level to the Homeland Security Advisory Council. Oklahoma is the only state to have two appointees to the panel. read more.

Sen. Monson comments on the importance of having two state senators appointed to the advisory council.