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May 5, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY â The Oklahoma Legislature and Gov. Kevin Stitt s office has released the following news recently:
⢠Speaker Pro Tempore Terry OâDonnell, R-Catoosa, on Thursday will present a resolution in the House of Representatives to observe Thursday in Oklahoma as the National Day of Prayer. House Concurrent Resolution 1008 also will be considered by the state Senate.
HCR 1008 recognizes prayer as the act of offering reverent devotion to God and as a cornerstone of our nation. It notes that through prayer individuals are able to directly speak to God, their Creator, and petition for His blessings. It notes that prayer is a source of solace in times of tragedy and a means of giving thanks in times of happiness.
Chesney awarded Humane Legislator Award
FREEPORT State Rep. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, was recently awarded the 2020 Humane Legislator Award by the Humane Society of the U.S.
The Legislator of the Year Award is given to the General Assembly member who best advocates for the well-being of animals. Chesney was given the award for his efforts supporting and passing companion animal welfare bills, including legislation to ban cosmetics testing on animals, co-sponsoring legislation across the aisle to prevent animal cruelty to pets and sponsoring and passing legislation in the Illinois House to ban pet store sales of puppies and kittens.
The Humane Society of the U.S. is the nation’s largest animal protection organization. It provides hands-on care and services to more than 100,000 animals each year.