Senate Democratic Leader Kirt comments on passing of former Sen. Billie Floyd

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement honoring the life and service of Billie Floyd, a Democrat from Ada who served in the Senate from 1984 to 1988. She was 95 when she passed earlier this week.

“Billie Floyd was an educator who taught for decades at East Central University before successfully running for the Oklahoma Senate, representing her hometown of Ada in Senate District 13. She authored the legislation renaming East Central Oklahoma State University to East Central University, and as well as legislation making the Gaillardia our state wildflower. She advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment and served as Chair of the Senate Tourism Committee.

“After leaving the Senate, Billie returned to Ada and continued to serve her fellow citizens, including establishing the first Special Olympics Games in Oklahoma, the Pontotoc Animal Welfare Society, and serving in other community organizations as well. Senator Floyd exemplified a life well-lived, and we are profoundly grateful for her service and extend condolences to her family.” – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City.

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CUTLINE: Former Oklahoma Senator Billie Floyd, D-Ada

For more information, contact: Sen. Julia Kirt at 405-521-5636 or Julia.Kirt@oksenate.gov