ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 25	By:	Justice, Aldridge, Allen, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Boggs, Branan, Brecheen, Brinkley, Brooks, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Crain, Dahm, David, Ellis, Fields, Ford, Garrison, Griffin, Halligan, Holt, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Rob), Jolley, Loveless, Marlatt, Mazzei, McAffrey, Newberry, Paddack, Schulz, Sharp, Shaw, Shortey, Shumate, Simpson, Sparks, Standridge, Stanislawski, Sykes, Treat and Wyrick

A Resolution designating May 1, June 26, and September 18, as "Statewide Days of Prayer for Rain and Water"; urging citizens to join together for prayer and petition for drought relief; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, 2011 and 2012 were years of record-setting drought in the State of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, long-range weather forecasts indicate that this drought will continue into 2013, possibly becoming deeper through the summer and fall; and

WHEREAS, it would be fitting and proper for all Oklahomans to come together in prayer and petition to ask for relief from this drought; and

WHEREAS, regardless of drought conditions, water is still a unique and precious resource that binds all Oklahomans to a rich past and promising future and, therefore, should be conserved and used wisely; and

WHEREAS, the proper care and management of water is vital to the state's economy, its environment and the life and health of all of its citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate, recognizing the importance of rainfall and the stewardship of water to the interests of the State of Oklahoma, hereby designates May 1, June 26, and September 18, as "Statewide Days of Prayer for Rain and Water" and urges all citizens of all faiths to join together on these days in collective prayer and petition for drought relief and in dedication to the proper conservation and stewardship of our water.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Governor and to the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation.

Adopted by the Senate the 22nd day of April, 2013.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate

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