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Hobson: Leftwich Leaves Legacy of ‘courage and public service’

Senate President Pro Tempore Cal Hobson said Friday that Majority Whip Keith Leftwich leaves a “lasting legacy of courage and public service.”

Leftwich died peacefully Friday morning at his home in south Oklahoma City after a long fight with cancer

“Keith Leftwich was the bravest man I have ever known. He maintained his grace and dignity throughout his courageous battle. Everyone in the Senate is grieved by his passing and his family will be in our prayers,” said Hobson, D-Lexington.

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