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| Rep. Darrell Gilbert, D-Tulsa, says he prefers the “Next-Generation” -era uniform to its “Voyager” and “Deep Space Nine” counterparts. |
By Charles Haskell,
Partisan Staff Reporter
For the fifth time is as many days,
Rep. Darrell Gilbert, D-Tulsa, has
been asked to refrain from wearing his
Starfleet uniform while in session.
House Speaker Larry Adair
requested Gilbert take off the uniform,
noting that it made the Tulsa
representative “look like a dork.”
Gilbert has defended his
choice of clothing.
“This uniform means something
to me,” Gilbert said.
“As the captain of the USS District 72, I feel it is my duty to fight for all of my Federation, whether they be human, Vulcan, Andorian or even Tellarite.”
This session, Gilbert has
authored legislation to commend
Ambassador Sarek for his service to
the Federation and to memorializing
Paramount to bring back the original
“Star Trek” series in prime time.
The House faced a similar
showdown in 2000 when several
representatives refused to take off
their Josh Heupel and Rocky Calmus
jerseys.