Senate Joint Resolution No. 51

A Joint Resolution designating the week in each year in which November 16 falls as
Oklahoma Heritage Week,
and designating the Oklahoma Heritage Association as the coordinating and planning agency
for statewide observance of Oklahoma's unique and colorful heritage.

WHEREAS, by a merging of Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory, the last state carved from lands of the Louisiana Purchase became, on November 16, 1907, the forty-sixth state of the Union; and

WHEREAS, the melding of the two territories provided the State of Oklahoma, and its citizens of this day, with the most unusual historical background of any in the Nation, it is fitting that tribute be paid to the memory of those who shared in our State's creation and those whose sacrifices, industry and desire for opportunity under individual freedom wrought us such good fortune; and

WHEREAS, it is entirely appropriate that those of generations now living and generations yet unborn make observance of our rich heritage in an entire week rather than a single day. The entire week in which November 16 falls should be declared and observed as "Oklahoma Heritage Week"; and

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Heritage Association, a nonprofit philanthropic organization and sponsor of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, whose purpose it is to enhance this State's historical heritage and to honor men and women of the State, past and present, who have distinguished themselves and added to the State's history, is capable of coordinating and planning the annual observance of Oklahoma Heritage Week and willing to assume such task.

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 2nd Session fo the 33rd Oklahoma Legislature:

SECTION 1. Oklahoma Heritage Week
The week in each year in which November 16 falls is hereby declared to be "Oklahoma Heritage Week," beginning on a Sunday when November 16 falls on such day or a following day of the week through Saturday.

SECTION 2. Oklahoma Heritage Association - Duties
The Oklahoma Heritage Association, aforementioned herein, is hereby designates as the coordinating and planning agency for statewide annual observance of "Oklahoma Heritage Week," and is charged with the duty of creating observance thereof through pulpits and mass communication media, through public and parochial schools, through private and state institutions of higher learning and other dignified noncommercial means, so that the patriotism and idealism of our heritage be not forgotten but the lives of the citizens of the State may be enriched by reminders from our history.

Approved April 7, 1972.
[Codified in the Oklahoma Statutes in Title 25, Sections 90.1 and 90.2.]

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