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Showing: April, 2005
Sen. Rabon Disappointed House Won’t Hear Bill on Underage Drinking

State Sen. Jeff Rabon said he was disappointed that the House won’t hear his legislation to reduce underage drinking. Senate Bill 666 had been assigned to the House Health and Human Services Committee but Sen. Rabon received word on Monday that the committee would not give the bill a hearing. Rep. Thad Balkman, R-Norman, is Rabon’s co-author for SB 666. Balkman was principal author of a similar House bill that was killed earlier this session.
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Sen. Rabon said SB 666 would have reduced underage 3.2 beer consumption.
Senator Corn Tells Heartland Flyer Supporters that Help is on the Way

Senator Kenneth Corn told a group of concerned citizens today that Senate Democrats understand the importance of The Heartland Flyer, Oklahoma’s only passenger rail service, and told these concerned citizens that Senate Democrats have a plan to save the Heartland Flyer through its 2020 Plan for Bridges and Roads.

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Sen. Corn says Heartland Flyer is important to Oklahoma's economy.
Oklahoma's First Official Flag Donated to State by Designer's Family

Following the 80th anniversary of Oklahoma's unique flag design on April 2, the family of the banner's designer, Louise Funk Fluke, donated the original flag to the state today at the Capitol.
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Sen. Myers thanks the Flukes for their generous and historic gift.
Mr. Fluke thanking everyone for helping his family get the flag back to Oklahoma.
Family unveils flag & Myers describes how the flag was made.
Lt. Gov. Fallin describes Mrs. Fluke's life & thanks the family for their generous donation to the State of Oklahoma.
Rep. Newport presents family with flag flown over Capitol on April 2, 2005.
Myers says this is a historic day and the state will cherish the flag for generations to come.
Oklahoma's First Official Flag Donated to State by Designer's Family

Following the 80th anniversary of Oklahoma's unique flag design on April 2, the family of the banner's designer, Louise Funk Fluke, donated the original flag to the state today at the Capitol.
read more.

Sen. Myers thanks the Flukes for their generous and historic gift.
Mr. Fluke thanking everyone for helping his family get the flag back to Oklahoma.
Family unveils flag & Myers describes how the flag was made.
Lt. Gov. Fallin describes Mrs. Fluke's life & thanks the family for their generous donation to the State of Oklahoma.
Rep. Newport presents family with flag flown over Capitol on April 2, 2005.
Myers says this is a historic day and the state will cherish the flag for generations to come.
Oklahoma's First Official Flag Donated to State by Designer's Family

Following the 80th anniversary of Oklahoma's unique flag design on April 2, the family of the banner's designer, Louise Funk Fluke, donated the original flag to the state today at the Capitol.
read more.

Sen. Myers thanks the Flukes for their generous and historic gift.
Mr. Fluke thanking everyone for helping his family get the flag back to Oklahoma.
Family unveils flag & Myers describes how the flag was made.
Lt. Gov. Fallin describes Mrs. Fluke's life & thanks the family for their generous donation to the State of Oklahoma.
Rep. Newport presents family with flag flown over Capitol on April 2, 2005.
Myers says this is a historic day and the state will cherish the flag for generations to come.
Oklahoma's First Official Flag Donated to State by Designer's Family

Following the 80th anniversary of Oklahoma's unique flag design on April 2, the family of the banner's designer, Louise Funk Fluke, donated the original flag to the state today at the Capitol.
read more.

Sen. Myers thanks the Flukes for their generous and historic gift.
Mr. Fluke thanking everyone for helping his family get the flag back to Oklahoma.
Family unveils flag & Myers describes how the flag was made.
Lt. Gov. Fallin describes Mrs. Fluke's life & thanks the family for their generous donation to the State of Oklahoma.
Rep. Newport presents family with flag flown over Capitol on April 2, 2005.
Myers says this is a historic day and the state will cherish the flag for generations to come.
Oklahoma's First Official Flag Donated to State by Designer's Family

Following the 80th anniversary of Oklahoma's unique flag design on April 2, the family of the banner's designer, Louise Funk Fluke, donated the original flag to the state today at the Capitol.
read more.

Sen. Myers thanks the Flukes for their generous and historic gift.
Mr. Fluke thanking everyone for helping his family get the flag back to Oklahoma.
Family unveils flag & Myers describes how the flag was made.
Lt. Gov. Fallin describes Mrs. Fluke's life & thanks the family for their generous donation to the State of Oklahoma.
Rep. Newport presents family with flag flown over Capitol on April 2, 2005.
Myers says this is a historic day and the state will cherish the flag for generations to come.
Oklahoma's First Official Flag Donated to State by Designer's Family

Following the 80th anniversary of Oklahoma's unique flag design on April 2, the family of the banner's designer, Louise Funk Fluke, donated the original flag to the state today at the Capitol.
read more.

Sen. Myers thanks the Flukes for their generous and historic gift.
Mr. Fluke thanking everyone for helping his family get the flag back to Oklahoma.
Family unveils flag & Myers describes how the flag was made.
Lt. Gov. Fallin describes Mrs. Fluke's life & thanks the family for their generous donation to the State of Oklahoma.
Rep. Newport presents family with flag flown over Capitol on April 2, 2005.
Myers says this is a historic day and the state will cherish the flag for generations to come.
Senate Honors Pope John Paul II

The Oklahoma State Senate unanimously approved a resolution today honoring the life of Pope John Paul II and mourning his death. State Sen. Mike Mazzei was principal author of the measure, with all members signing on as co-authors.

“Although I am not Roman Catholic, I felt it was very appropriate for our chamber to pay tribute to Pope John Paul II—undeniably one of the greatest individuals of our time. His spirituality transcended denominational divisions,” said Mazzei, R-Tulsa.
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Sen. Mazzei on resolution for Pope John Pual II.
Senators Disappointed By Lack of Senate Action on Pro-Family Bills

Committee Hearings Not Scheduled for Laci and Conner’s Bill, Covenant Marriage, Informed Consent, Marriage Penalty

Oklahoma families are getting the short end of the stick in the Oklahoma State Senate this year. Several pro-family bills will die this week in the Senate for lack of a committee hearing.

Among the bills not scheduled for a hearing in Thursday’s meeting of the Senate’s Health and Human Resources Committee is House Bill 1257, the “Laci and Conner Peterson” law.

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Sen. Williamson says governor's state of the state was based on the family, but now he isn't doing anything to help get passage of profamily legislation out of committee.
Sen. Wilcoxson says that HB 1257 assures that unborn babies are considered victims if they die due to injury to the mother & she's urging a hearing for the bill by the deadline tomorrow.
Sen. Jolley points out that HB 1561 passed the House with strong support but now has not been put on the agenda for a Senate committee hearing.
Sen. Laughlin says that his covenant marriage bill always passes the House but then dies in the Senate committee and he hopes this year that will change.
Sen. Williamson talks about HB 1256.