Resolution; recognizing businessman, banker and accomplished journalist Russell M. Perry; and praising his significant contributions to the state.
This resolution (SR 13) is a ceremonial recognition by the Oklahoma Senate honoring Russell M. Perry for his lifetime achievements. It praises his founding of *The Black Chronicle* newspaper, ownership of Perry Publishing & Broadcasting (Oklahoma’s largest independent radio group and African American media company), and historic service as Oklahoma’s first Black Secretary of Commerce (1999). The resolution specifically highlights his contributions to African American community development, journalism, and economic opportunity in Oklahoma. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, adding official enrollment markings, signatures, and adoption dates while preserving the original substantive content about recognizing Russell M. Perry's contributions. No policy changes were made to the resolution's purpose, criteria, or language.
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Added enrolled version headers, signatures, and adoption date to finalize the bill for official state records
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, referred for enrollment: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Shane Jett
RRepublican
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