Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25

A Concurrent Resolution proclaiming the raccoon
as the Official Furbearer of the State of Oklahoma;
and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the raccoon is Oklahoma's most important furbearing animal, both economically and recreationally; and

WHEREAS, in the crisp, cool nighttime, "coon hunting" is an exciting sport for many outdoorsmen who enjoy following the sound of baying hounds through the fields; and

WHEREAS, "coon hunting" is a legendary part of Oklahoma's recreation.

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 1st Extraordinary Session of the 42nd Oklahoma Legislature, the House of Representatives concurring therein:

THAT the raccoon is hereby designated as the Official Furbearer of the State of Oklahoma.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor and the Chairman of the Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Adopted by the Senate the 25th day of January, 1990.
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 30th day of January, 1990.
Filed with the Secretary of State January 30, 1990.

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