I, J. Kevin Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, hereby direct the appropriate steps be taken to fly all American and Oklahoma flags on State property at half-staff from 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2020, until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020, to honor the life and legacy of former State Senator Richard "Brooks" Douglass. Former Senator Douglass was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate at the young age of 27 and spent 12 years championing groundbreaking legislation for crime victims' rights. Former Senator Douglass leaves behind a loving wife, Julea, and two children, Brody and Cali. The senator's life stood as a testament to faithfulness and selfless service. This Executive Order shall be forwarded to the Department of Capital Assets Management, who shall cause the provisions of this Order to be implemented by all appropriate agencies of State government. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma to be affixed at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this 13th day of May, 2020. BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA J. Kevin Stitt Michael Rogers Secretary of State
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[Source: Added at 37 Ok Reg 756, eff 5-13-20] |
