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Oklahoma
State Senate
Communications Division
State Capitol
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2010
Sen. Debbe Leftwich
Statement from Sen. Debbe Leftwich
“After much consideration, I have decided that
I will not seek another term in the Oklahoma State Senate. My husband,
Keith, served District 44 with tremendous distinction, but when
he lost his fight with cancer in 2003, he still had unfinished work
at the State Capitol. At the urging of constituents who then sent
me to the Senate to complete the rest of Keith’s term, I continued
that service. I felt extremely fortunate to be reelected to another
full term in 2006 without opposition. However, this will be my last
session.
“During these past seven years, I’ve had the opportunity
to pass bills to better protect victims of domestic violence, improve
access to breast and cervical cancer treatment, and I’ve authored
legislation to keep teen drivers safer on the road through the graduated
license program. I fought for ethics reform, senior nutrition funding
and worked to prevent underage drinking.
“I’m proud of what I accomplished, and I want to thank
my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who have helped me pass
important legislation and who welcomed me into the Senate family
from my first day here. It has been a more fulfilling experience
than I could have ever imagined. At this juncture though, I feel
I have accomplished what I set out to do. Now I feel it is time
for me to begin a new journey and a new chapter in my life.
“I’m looking forward to having more time to spend with
my sons, Kevin and Kurt, and my father. I want everyone at the State
Capitol and in Senate District 44 to know how much this experience
has meant to me and what an honor serving in the Oklahoma State
Senate has been.”
For more information, contact:
Sen. Leftwich: (405) 521-5557
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