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| Sen. Penny Williams, D-Tulsa |
OKLAHOMA CITY (OP) – On Monday,
the Senate celebrated “Penny Williams Awareness
Day,” a new state holiday designed to raise awareness
of Sen. Penny Williams, D-Tulsa, who often
appears to have no idea what is going on in the
world around her.
“We had noticed that, at
the Capitol and in the chamber,
Penny often appeared
both lost and confused. We
hope that this holiday will
greatly raise her awareness,
informing her of where she is
and what is going on,” said
Sen. Daisy Lawler, D-Comanche.
Lawler authored SB
24601, which created the state holiday. She said
she was inspired to raise the awareness of Williams
after watching the Tulsa senator vote to order tacos
by unanimous consent.
“I think we were discussing provisions of the
Volunteer Firefighter Incentive Act and, during her
debate, Sen. Williams attempted to ‘super-size’ the
legislation for an additional 39 cents,” said Lawler.