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 Agency Salute
OK.gov's "Agency Salute" individually highlights state agencies to educate the public of the positive impact state agencies have on the state of Oklahoma. Each month, two randomly selected agencies are invited to participate in the "Agency Salute" and be showcased on the portal homepage. Below are the Agency Salutes for 2008. Please contact the OK.gov marketing department with any questions by calling (405)-524-3468 or by email.
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May
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Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives
 “We purpose to educate, empower and encourage communities of faith to partner with state agencies to serve their “neighbors”. With over 6000 faith congregations in Oklahoma and hundreds of thousands of people of faith, the potential for impact is unlimited!!"
- Robin Jones, Director
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April
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Oklahoma State Department of Education
 “We support and assist educators in providing every child in Oklahoma -- a record 641,700 students -- with academic opportunities crucial to preparing for college and the world of work.” Clearly, a high-quality education is key to the success of each boy and girl. Public education is also central to successfully addressing the workforce- and economic-development needs of our great state!”
- Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent
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Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
“We are proud to host the first Oklahoma's Healthy and Fit Schools Scorecard which is a self-assessment tool designed for schools and their Healthy and Fit Advisory Committees to utilize in determining the quality of their nutrition and physical activity school programs.”
- Nancy Kabriel, President |
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March
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Oklahoma Department of Commerce
 "The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development arm of the state government. Our mission is to increase the quantity and quality of jobs available in Oklahoma by supporting communities; supporting the growth of existing businesses and entrepreneurs; attracting new businesses; and promoting the development and availability of a skilled workforce."
- Natalie Shirley, Secretary of Commerce and Tourism and Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce
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Oklahoma Film & Music Commission
 "The Oklahoma Film & Music Commission promotes the state as a viable location for producing motion pictures, television programs and for the recording of music. We encourage the development of a strong capital base for film and music in order to create infrastructure within the state for self-sustaining industries resulting in economic diversification. It is our ultimate goal to create new career paths for our young people and to train and retain a creative class of Oklahomans."
- Jill Simpson, Director |
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February
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Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust
 "The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) was created in 2000 by a voter-approved Constitutional amendment as a result of the Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement between the tobacco industry and 46 states. Only the interest and dividend earnings from the endowment's investments may be used to fund programs and services to improve the health of all Oklahomans.
In the early years of the endowment, the Board of Directors has directed the available earnings to a variety of effective programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use in our state. TSET-funded programs include the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW and community-based programs that cover 37 counties, three tribal nations, and four specific population groups. Most recently the board has funded the Oklahoma Tobacco Research Center and the Tobacco Stops With Me campaign. These programs work together to drive down our state's high rates of tobacco use. To learn how you can make a difference we invite you to visit www.stopswithme.com.
As additional earnings become available, the board of directors will begin to fund programs to address Oklahoma's obesity epidemic and other programs to improve the health of all Oklahomans."
- Tracey Strader, Executive Director
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Office of Disability Concerns
"The Office of Disability Concerns provides community awareness for an underserved and sometimes overlooked population. We provide assistance to those with disabilities and the businesses that serve them. We are a small office with big heart."
- Steve Stokes, Director |
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January
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Public Employees Relations Board
 "The Public Employees Relations Board resolves labor disputes involving firefighters, police officers and other municipal employees to minimize disruptions of public services and ensure various rights of employees, unions and municipalities across Oklahoma."
- Debbie Tiehen, Administrator
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Oklahoma State Senate
 "The Oklahoma State Senate has made tremendous strides in utilizing technology, giving the public and media greater access to the information and events which are part of the legislative process. We offer live streaming video and audio, gavel to gavel, from the Senate chamber, as well as committee meetings. We also make press conferences available online in real time, as well as archiving the audio and press releases on our Web site. Anyone interested can also go to the Web site to download the text of legislation at every stage of the process, learn the deadlines for legislative action, find out when committees are meeting and what measures are on their agenda, and look up floor votes. The Senate also offers software that helps citizens find out who their Senator is, and contact information. We also have an online catalogue of the Senate’s art collection, which features works by Oklahoma artists of people and events important to Oklahoma’s past, present and future."
- Malia Bennett, Communications Director |
