The White House hosted an official Oklahoma Centennial appointment which included aldermanic assembly and admiral from the Oklahoma Centennial Commission. A announcement active by President Bush was apprehend at the event.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, an Oklahoma Delegation was hosted by The White House in anniversary of Oklahoma's Centennial. A announcement active by President George W. Bush in account of Oklahoma's Centennial was presented on his behalf.
Oklahoma Centennial White House Celebration
Oklahoma is the State of Excellence for the 21st Century. Our accompaniment is traveling to abide to accomplish a all-around appulse throughout the years ahead. It is abundant to be a allotment of this accident and to be an Oklahoman! Blake Wade, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Centennial Commission, served as adept of ceremonies and Mark A. Stansberry served as accident chairman.
Congressman Tom Cole, Frank Lucas, and Congresswoman Mary Fallin fabricated remarks. Staff associates were present from all of Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation.
"Oklahoma is the State of Excellence for the 21st Century. Our accompaniment is traveling to abide to accomplish a all-around appulse throughout the years ahead. It is abundant to be a allotment of this accident and to be an Oklahoman!" declared Stansberry, accident chair.
The Proclamation from the President reads as follows:
"I forward greetings to those adulatory the Centennial of Oklahoma's Statehood.
The State of Oklahoma took appearance as abounding in our Nation looked to the borderland of the American West for new opportunities. These adventuresome antecedents helped ascertain the spirit of Oklahoma and the abundant appearance of our country: athletic and honest, and as hopeful as the breach of day. People of all backgrounds accept been appreciative to alarm Oklahoma their home, and they accept contributed to its affluent heritage. The harder work, innovation, and backbone of these accomplished Americans has helped to ensure that their State continues to be a abode of befalling and progress.
For generations, Oklahomans accept approved the actual best of our Nation and accept helped body a brighter approaching for all Americans. This anniversary is a appropriate time to bless the history of Oklahoma and the arresting achievements of its citizens. November 16, 1907, is a appreciative moment for the humans of Oklahoma and for our Nation.
Laura and I forward our best wishes on this celebrated occasion. May God absolve the humans of the abundant State of Oklahoma, may God absolve America."
The ceremony, abounding by about 100, bankrupt with the singing of "Oklahoma!" and the acid of a block which apprehend "Happy Birthday Oklahoma!"
