SR 13 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Resolution; recognizing businessman, banker and accomplished journalist Russell M. Perry; and praising his significant contributions to the state.

SR 13 is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) passed unanimously by the Oklahoma Senate on April 7, 2025. It recognizes Russell M. Perry, a businessman, banker, journalist, and founder of Perry Publishing & Broadcasting (Oklahoma's largest African American broadcasting company), for his lifetime contributions to the state. The resolution specifically highlights his founding of *The Black Chronicle* newspaper, his role as Oklahoma's first Black Secretary of Commerce (1999), and his civic leadership. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it is solely a formal expression of praise for Perry's legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled (final version) · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill changed from an introduced draft to an enrolled final version, adding official signatures, dates, and formal adoption language. The substantive content of the resolution recognizing Russell M. Perry remains unchanged, with only formatting and procedural text added to finalize the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Added enrolled version formatting including 'ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13', presiding officer signature line, Secretary of State receipt section, and adoption date of April 7, 2025.

Removed draft markings, page numbers, and introduced status indicators that were present in the original version.

Added co-sponsor 'Coleman' to the resolution byline and updated page numbering to reflect enrolled version format.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2025

How they voted

47–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 49

Apr 7, 2025

D Democratic9

7 Yea 2

77% Yea

R Republican40

40 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 8, 2025

Introduced

Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted, referred for enrollment: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0

upper

Apr 7, 2025

Introduced

First Reading

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors