For Immediate
Release: October 3, 2005
Federal District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange swears in Constance
N. Johnson as State Senator.
Constance N. Johnson Sworn in as State Senator
With friends, family and supporters gathered in
the Senate Gallery, Oklahoma City Democrat Constance N. Johnson
was officially sworn in to be the next District 48 Senator. Federal
District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange, who held the District 48
seat from 1986 until 1993, administered the oath of office.
“This is a proud day for my family and for me,” said
Johnson. “I am very humbled by the trust that the citizens
of District 48 have placed in me and I pledge to do the best job
I can.”
Among those congratulating Johnson was Senate President Pro Tempore
Mike Morgan.
“Although Constance is our newest member, she is not new
to the State Senate. She has been an integral part of the Senate
staff for 24 years. I’m confident her experience and insight
will serve this body well,” said Morgan.
Johnson said she was particularly pleased so many relatives from
across the country were able to attend the event. Many had come
into town earlier to celebrate another special event in the family.
“This weekend we also celebrated my Great-aunt Arsula Sanders’
100th birthday. She’s from my hometown of Holdenville and
she was in the gallery when I took the oath of office.”
Also on hand were Johnson’s daughters, Annasthaezysia and
Samantha Rose Samuel, her mother, Wanda F. Johnson, brother Wallace
Johnson Jr., sister Brenda Gallilmore and sister Linda Huggins
and her husband, Howard Huggins III.
Johnson was elected to the Senate on the September 13 special
election ballot. She will succeed Sen. Angela
Monson who was term-limited this year. Johnson’s term
will officially begin on November 26.
