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Senator Charles Ford announced the dedication of another original painting commissioned by the Oklahoma State Senate Historical Preservation Fund Inc. The painting, entitled Dugout Soddy on the Prairie, by internationally known western artist Wayne Cooper of Depew, Oklahoma was unveiled during a ceremony in the House Chamber this afternoon. After the land run, many pioneers made their homes in sod houses. The painting depicts a pioneer woman going about her daily chores outside her sod home. Once they dotted the landscape in western Oklahoma. read more.

Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 30 For Immediate Release: February 3, 2003 Clip
Republican Legislators Comment on State of the State Republican Leaders Find Common Ground
With Henrys State of State Address, Budget Oklahoma City The Republican leaders of the state Senate and House of Representatives said Monday they were pleased to find common ground with Governor Brad Henry following the release of the governors FY 200 budget and his State of the State Address. read more.