by Rep. John Pfeiffer
Vietnam veterans Robert L. Brown, John Henry Lucas and Michael D. Schatz, all of Tonkawa, were invited last week to participate in an Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. This organization provides our veterans with an all-expenses paid trip to visit the nation’s war memorials that were built in their honor.
I know these trips are moving and meaningful and a great way to show appreciation and respect to veterans that have willingly risked their lives and sacrificed to keep our nation free and our citizenry safe.
Also last week, we recognized the contributions of the Oklahoma National Guard in a joint House and Senate session. The Guard traces its roots to the 1890 Territorial Militia. Members served in World Wars I and II and multiple deployments around the globe. Guard members currently stand in harm’s way in the Middle East. They also help whenever called upon back home, whether during times of natural disaster or extreme weather or during attacks like the Oklahoma City bombing or the outbreak of COVID. They’re willingness to sacrifice time away from family and put their lives at risk is admirable and worthy of our recognition and support.
I had the opportunity last week to congratulate the 2025 Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging Team on the House floor. The team won the North American International Livestock Exposition under the direction of Dr. Parker Henley, his fourth national championship in five years. This victory marks the 24th national championship in the program’s history.
Kolton Lake achieved the High Overall Individual honors. Dax DeLozier placed third, Connor Pell placed 11th, Chyann Emerson placed 17th and Preston Rhode placed 18th at the exhibition.
I can say without bias this is the best livestock judging team out of the best livestock judging team program in the country.
I also recognized the Medford Cardinal football team in the House. They were the 2025 Class C football runners up and the academic state champions. This team has a cumulative grade point average of 3.66. This is not only a very athletic group of young men but a very smart group who have dedicated themselves to making sure their academic success has not fallen behind their athletic achievement.
In the House, meanwhile, we continue to hear budget limits bills. The governor has already signed into the law the general appropriations bill that directs overall state funding to multiple state agencies. The almost 50 limits bills specify how funding is to be spent at the agency level.
It’s an honor to serve the folks of House District 38. As always, if you have concerns about bills, or problems I can assist you in solving, please reach out to me at [email protected] or call my office at 405-557-7332.
John Pfeiffer serves District 38 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes Grant County and parts of Garfield, Kay, Logan and Noble counties.
