Concurrent resolution; recognizing Dean Blevins for his decades of excellence in athletics, sports journalism, and community service; celebrating his lasting contributions to the state of Oklahoma.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Osburn and 1 co-sponsor

SCR 9 recognizes and honors Dean Blevins for his decades of contributions to Oklahoma sports, media, and community life through a formal legislative tribute.

Filed with Secretary of State

Summary of SCR 9 (2026) – Oklahoma

Purpose and intent

SCR 9 is a concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring Dean Blevins for his decades of excellence in athletics, sports journalism, and community service.

The resolution celebrates his lasting contributions to the state of Oklahoma and acknowledges his impact across sports, media, and civic engagement.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition: The bill designates Dean Blevins for honor by the Legislature in the form of a concurrent resolution.

Public acknowledgement: Language typically included in concurrent resolutions to recognize achievements, lifetime contributions, and service to the state.

No new law enforcement, regulation, or fiscal provisions: As a concurrent resolution, it does not create statutory requirements or impose new duties or appropriations on state agencies.

Who/what would be affected

Dean Blevins: Explicitly recognized and honored in a formal legislative resolution.

Oklahoma public and athletics/sports journalism communities: beneficiaries of public acknowledgment and recognition of Blevins’s contributions.

The state’s commemorative and ceremonial practices: SCR 9 adds to official records and public statements recognizing notable Oklahomans.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsorship: Authored by Senator Kristen Thompson (Senate) with a principal House author, Representative (Osburn), who is listed as co-sponsor.

Enactment process (recent history):

May 5, 2025: First Reading; bill introduced.
May 5, 2025: Authored by Senator Thompson; Coauthored by Representative Osburn (principal House author).
May 14, 2025: Considered and engrossed; adopted and referred for engrossment; sent to the House.
May 14, 2025: Engrossed to House; adopted and sent back to Senate.
May 14–15, 2025: Referred, enrolled, and presented to Secretary of State.
May 15, 2025: Enrolled, signed, and returned to Senate; filed with Secretary of State.

Status: The bill progressed through standard concurrent-resolution procedures, culminating in formal enrollment and ceremonial acknowledgement. As a concurrent resolution, it does not become law or require funding beyond ceremonial recognition.

Additional notes

The bill’s content centers on recognition rather than policy change. It serves to publicly commend an individual for sustained contributions to sport, media, and community life in Oklahoma.

Co-sponsors include Mike Osburn and Kristen Thompson, indicating bipartisan or cross-chamber support for the tribute.