Okay, let's go ahead and get started.

I've asked Chris Afield to do the prayer and flight salute.

We thank you for giving us the work today.

Allowing us all to be here to serve under you and the county.

We asked that you say we have Cleveland County employees as we go activities.

We ask that you be with our leadership as they work through all the issues that we go through on a daily basis.

We have the wisdom.

Amen.

Thank you, Chris.

Uh call the meeting to order.

Roll call, please.

Thank you.

Here.

Here.

Okay, uh approval of the minutes from September 8th meeting.

Motion.

Got a motion, all second, roll call.

Yes.

Cleveland.

Aye.

Yes.

Public comment.

No one has consent is items two through nine.

Does any discussion on those?

Anybody want to pull anything on that?

I don't have anything motion to approve consent.

Got a motion to approve all second roll call.

Yes.

Cleveland.

Hi.

Item number ten uh discussion possible asking regarding presentation of proclamations by Senator Lisa Stanridge and the Cleveland County Sons of the American Revolutionary Creations and Instations of the America two fifty commemorative bench.

Lisa, come on up.

Thank you.

Thank you so much for having me here today.

My name is Senator Lisa Standridge, and I represent Cleveland County in our state senate.

It is my honor to be here today to honor two individuals that have a patriotic heart and a love for history in our country.

And without further ado, I would like to present them citations for their marvelous work in our county.

First, Mr.

Ralph Stevenson.

The citation of appreciation is extended to Ralph L.

Stevenson Jr.

Whereas the year of 2026 marks the semi-quincential of the United States of America, commemorating 250 years since claiming independence by the courageous sacrifices of the colonial citizensry and founding fathers.

And whereas the Sons of the American Revolution, Norman on the grounds of the Cleveland County Courthouse.

And whereas Ralph L.

Stevenson Jr.

served as the dedicated chairman of the 250th Memorial Bench Committee, contributing his vision, his leadership, and tireless effort to bring this lasting public tribute from concept to completion.

And where else Ras whereas Ralph Stevenson devoted himself to the work of raising support and securing the funds necessary to realize the project, exemplifying the chapter-led spirit of community partnership and civic generosity upon which such command commemorations depend.

And whereas Ralph Stevenson further lent his creative talents to the broader America 250 efforts of the Oklahoma Sons of the American Revolution, including his design of the Oklahoma SAR 250th Commemorative PIN and the Memorial Bench.

And whereas, through his initiative, persistence, and service, Ralph Stevenson helped transform a meaningful idea into a permanent symbol of patriotism, civic pride, and historical remembrance for the citizens of Cleveland County.

And whereas the dedication ceremony drew nearly 100 attendees and stands as a powerful reminder of the financial, personal, and ultimate sacrifices made by those who choose independence over the rule of a king.

And whereas, for his outstanding contributions to the America 250 Memorial Bench Project and his enduring service to the cause of historical remembrance, the Oklahoma State Senate extends to him the sincere gratitude and admiration of a grateful community for ensuring that the legacy of Oklahoma's founding generation will be honored for generations to come.

And now, therefore, pursuant to my motion, the Oklahoma State Legislature extends to Ralph L.

Stevenson Jr., sincere congratulations and directs the citation be presented.

Thank you.

This will go with my other proclamation from Governor Bellman as an official Oakie.

Thank you again.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Hey, can y'all uh stick around after the meeting so we can get pictures?

Yes.