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31 | 28 | | STATE OF OKLAHOMA |
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33 | 30 | | 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) |
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35 | 32 | | HOUSE CONCURRENT |
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36 | 33 | | RESOLUTION 1011 By: Lawson of the House |
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38 | 35 | | and |
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40 | 37 | | Gollihare of the Senate |
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45 | 42 | | AS INTRODUCED |
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47 | 44 | | A Concurrent Resolution commemorating April 14, 2025, |
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48 | 45 | | as Route 66 Day in the State of Oklahoma; recognizing |
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49 | 46 | | the historic and cultural importance of U.S. Route |
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50 | 47 | | 66; and directing distribution . |
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55 | 52 | | WHEREAS, U.S. Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road” , was |
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56 | 53 | | established in 1926 and served as a vital artery of American |
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57 | 54 | | transportation, running from Chicago, Illinois , to Santa Monica, |
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58 | 55 | | California, with over 400 miles tr aversing the State of Oklahoma; |
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59 | 56 | | and |
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60 | 57 | | WHEREAS, Route 66 played a pivotal role in the migration west |
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61 | 58 | | during the Dust Bowl era, providing a path to opportunity and |
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62 | 59 | | survival for countless Oklahomans; and |
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63 | 60 | | WHEREAS, the communities along Route 66 in Oklahoma have long |
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64 | 61 | | served as vibrant centers of commerce, culture, and hospitality, |
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94 | 90 | | WHEREAS, the route has significantly contributed to Oklahoma’s |
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95 | 91 | | tourism industry, drawing travelers from across the nation and |
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96 | 92 | | around the world who seek to experience its vintage landmarks, |
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97 | 93 | | historic motels, neon signs, and iconic diners; and |
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98 | 94 | | WHEREAS, Oklahoma’s rich tribal heritage is deeply woven into |
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99 | 95 | | the Route 66 experience, with tribal nations preserving and sharing |
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100 | 96 | | cultural traditions, stories, art, and enterprises along the |
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101 | 97 | | historic highway; and |
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102 | 98 | | WHEREAS, Route 66 has become a symbol of Oklahoma’s diverse |
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103 | 99 | | identity, celebrating our state’s legacy of resilience, creativity, |
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104 | 100 | | and community spirit . |
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105 | 101 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
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106 | 102 | | OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE |
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107 | 103 | | CONCURRING THEREIN: |
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108 | 104 | | THAT the Oklahoma Legislat ure does hereby commemorate April 11, |
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109 | 105 | | 2025, as Route 66 Day, honoring its historical significance, |
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110 | 106 | | cultural richness, and ongoing impact on the State of Oklahoma . |
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111 | 107 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be |
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112 | 108 | | distributed to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department and |
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113 | 109 | | the Oklahoma Historical Society for appropriate observance and |
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114 | 110 | | celebration. |
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