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Published: July 15, 2011
I want to commend Gov. Mary Fallin for her skillful leadership of our state and particularly for her support of transportation. I see firsthand the pivotal role transportation plays in the economic health of Oklahoma. Our citizens are well-served by Fallin, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and U.S. Rep. James Lankford, who understand what the investment in transportation means to improved public safety and good-paying jobs for Oklahoma workers. Add to the mix U.S. Rep. Tom Cole on the House Appropriations Committee and the support of the citizens of Oklahoma and we have a “Dream Team.”
Like the five magical players who took the U.S. to basketball excellence in 1992, we're ready to continue our progress as a state leading the way in transportation. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is celebrating its centennial: from gravel roads in 1911 to leading the way in planning and executing a long-ranging eight-year construction work plan, we're well-served by our leaders who understand that keeping transportation strong keeps Oklahoma strong — and on the move.
Bobby Stem, Oklahoma City
Stem is executive director of the Oklahoma Association of General Contractors.
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by John Cox