STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 54th Legislature (2014)

SENATE
RESOLUTION 40	By:	Newberry

AS INTRODUCED

A Resolution proclaiming February 23 to March 1, 2014, as Emergency Management Week in the State of Oklahoma; commending the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association for its continued diligence and mission to the citizens of Oklahoma; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the climate of the State of Oklahoma is conducive to the development of natural and possibly man-made emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS, since 2007 alone Oklahoma has received 32 presidential disaster declarations representing more than $486 million in infrastructure damage and millions more in private property damage delivered by ice and snow storms, tornadoes, flooding, and other severe weather; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Oklahoma are adversely affected by such emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS, it is vital that we further an awareness of the dangers of such disasters and the protective measures citizens can take in the event of such conditions; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma Emergency Managers are responsible for encouraging and assisting state and local officials to plan adequately for and respond effectively to such emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma Emergency Managers follow a comprehensive plan involving the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma Emergency Managers from around the state will take part in Emergency Management Day at the Capitol on February 26, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate proclaims February 23 to March 1, 2014, as Emergency Management Week in the State of Oklahoma.
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate commends the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association for its continued diligence and mission to the citizens of Oklahoma.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Roger Joliff, president of the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association and emergency manager for the City of Tulsa and Tulsa County.

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