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Wednesday, Bring Our Troops Home, a national organization of veterans of the Global War on Terror, praised Senator Nathan Dahm’s (R-Broken Arrow) introduction of S.B. 29, the Defend the Guard Act, into the Oklahoma legislature. If passed, this bill would prohibit the deployment of Oklahoma’s National Guard units into active combat without a declaration of war by Congress.
Read moreNews Release As 2022 draws to a close, The Cresap Family Foundation is proud to share an investment of $1,601,060 to nonprofits across the country. Now in its 10th year of grantmaking, the Foundation has awarded more than $11 million since inception.
Read moreTherapy is a treatment option for individuals diagnosed with SAD.
Read moreMany hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires.
Read moreThe Department of the Interior announced last week that four Tribal water projects in Oregon and California’s Klamath River Basin will receive $5.8 million through the Bureau of Reclamation to restore aquatic ecosystems, improve the resilience of habitats, and mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought crisis. The funding is made available through Reclamation’s Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes Program.
Read moreThe Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is pleased to welcome new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Trevor Leonard, to its executive leadership team. Leonard joined the OKC Zoo’s team in November and will oversee all components of several Zoo departments including Buildings and Gardens, Conservation, Education and Science, Facilities, Guest Services and Risk Management. As COO, Leonard will lead these teams with the goal of elevating the guest experience for more than one million annual visitors to the Zoo. He will also manage the day-to-day relationship with the Zoo’s merchandise and concession operators, SSA Group and Lancer Hospitality. Leonard brings over 30 years of experience and expertise in hospitality and attractions management to the OKC Zoo. Prior to the Zoo, he served as park president for Six Flags Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor, Oklahoma City. As the Zoo advances its strategic planning, Leonard will be instrumental in developing future major projects and drive the implementation of awe-inspiring experiences that further connect visitors to care for wildlife and wild places. With the opening of Expedition Africa in June 2023, Leonard and his teams will strive to provide superior services and amenities, unique attractions and engaging education programs highlighting this largest expansion in the Zoo’s history.
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