The Oklahoma House of Representatives remembered the 29th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing earlier this week. House Resolution 1037 commemorates the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
The resolution expresses gratitude to those who responded to the horrific act of terrorism. A special presentation was held to remember the tragic event. During the presentation, Blayne Authur, Oklahoma’s Agriculture Secretary, shared her personal story of losing her mother that day.
House and Senate sergeants who assisted in the recovery efforts after the bombing were recognized on the House floor. Acknowledged were House sergeants Bobbie Barnett, Joe Bullock, Harvey Weathers, and Nita Williams; House Chief of Security John Dawson; and Senate sergeants Rusty Higby and Stewart Meyer.
Last week, the Capitol hosted Guthrie Day. Guthrie residents had the opportunity to learn about the legislative process and tour the Capitol. It was great to visit with everyone who attended.
Speaking of Guthrie, 89’er Day started on Monday Day, commemorating the Land Run of 1889 and the birth of Guthrie. On April 22, 1889, tens of thousands of land seekers lined the borders of the Unassigned Lands of central Oklahoma in preparation for the first of five land runs.
Guthrie was the first Territorial Capital and the site of the initial settlement during the Land Run. The ’89er Day Celebration’ started on the first anniversary of the land opening and became an annual event. In 1935, the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate made it official and named Guthrie the “official” celebration site for the future.
Today, we celebrate the historical event in Guthrie with a family carnival, chuck wagon feed option, ’89er queen competition, and the largest, oldest parade in Oklahoma history. I look forward to seeing everyone at the parade this Saturday as we commemorate Guthrie’s rich history and the spirit of the 89’er Day Celebration.
On Thursday, the Governor signed House Bill 3781 into law. It includes Oklahoma in the Physician Assistants (PA) Licensure Compact. This compact allows states to recognize valid, unencumbered PA licenses issued by other member states through a compact privilege. Essentially, it means that licensed PAs can practice in multiple states without obtaining separate permits for each state as long as those states are part of the compact.
Over the next week, we will continue to hear Senate bills on the House floor. After that, the legislative focus will shift toward the state budget.
I am thankful and honored that the constituents of House District 31 have entrusted me with the responsibility of serving in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any concerns at 405-557-7350 or collin.duel@okhouse.gov.
Rep. Collin Duel, a Republican, serves District 31 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, which covers Logan and Oklahoma counties
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