Restore T.R.U.S.T.

TulsaToday.com
Written by Capitol Editor Patrick B. McGuigan
Thursday, 02 December 2010 15:31

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and the leader of a key private association advocating transportation improvements in Oklahoma have applauded the decision of Governor-elect Mary Fallin, announced this week, to retain Secretary of Transportation Gary Ridley.

In a statement sent to CapitolBeatOK, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, dean of the Oklahoma congressional delegation, said: “I am pleased that Governor-elect Mary Fallin has decided to retain my good friend Gary Ridley as Oklahoma's Secretary of Transportation. Throughout the years, Gary’s dedicated service to Oklahoma has proven invaluable.

“Simply put, he is the best Secretary of Transportation in the country. I look forward to working with both Governor-elect Fallin and Secretary Ridley to meet Oklahoma's transportation needs."

Inhofe is the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Neal McCaleb, president of the T.R.U.S.T. Road and Bridge Coalition, echoed Inhofe’s acclaim.

In an interview with CapitolBeatOK, McCaleb said, “In my judgment, Gary Ridley is the best director/secretary of Transportation in Oklahoma history, and I say that without any false modesty. I applaud the announcement from Governor-elect Mary Fallin.” FULL ARTICLE