For Immediate Release:
October 3, 2005
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.