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HR 1051

Resolution congratulating the 2025 Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging Team, winners of the North American International Livestock Exposition, and Dr. Parker Henley.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Pfeiffer

The resolution recognizes OSU’s Livestock Judging Team for winning the 2025 National Championship and honors coach Dr. Parker Henley for continued national success.

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Bill Summary · HR 1051

Summary of HR 1051 (Oklahoma) — 2026 Session

Title

Resolution congratulating the 2025 Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging Team, winners of the North American International Livestock Exposition, and Dr. Parker Henley.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and congratulate the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Livestock Judging Team for their achievements in 2025.
  • Acknowledge individual team members’ performances at major livestock judging competitions.
  • Honor Dr. Parker Henley for his coaching contributions and national championships.

Key Provisions

  • Formal resolution by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
  • Acknowledges:
    • OSU Livestock Judging Team as winners of the 2025 National Livestock Judging Championship (NLC).
    • This victory represents OSU’s 24th National Championship in the program’s history.
    • Individual honors: Kolton Lake achieved High Overall Individual honors at the competition.
    • Additional top placements at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE): Dax DeLozier (3rd), Conner Pell (11th), Chyann Emerson (17th), Preston Rhode (18th).
    • Dr. Parker Henley’s sustained success as a coach, noting four national championships in five years and placing him among OSU’s notable coaches (Blizzard, Totusek, Callahan, Johnson).
  • Official action:
    • The House congratulates the OSU team, the named individuals, and Dr. Henley.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging Team and associated athletes (Kolton Lake, Dax DeLozier, Conner Pell, Chyann Emerson, Preston Rhode) and coach Dr. Parker Henley.
  • Secondary: OSU and the broader Oklahoma livestock industry, which may view this recognition as a point of institutional pride and a signal of program excellence.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Type: Enrolled House Resolution.
  • Adopted by the Oklahoma House of Representatives on April 15–15, 2026 (with the formal adoption date listed as April 15, 2026; later steps include enrollment and signing).
  • Action history shows:
    • Introduced: April 13, 2026 (Authored by Rep. Pfeiffer; Coauthored by Rep. Manger).
    • Considered and adopted: April 15, 2026.
    • Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State: April 16, 2026.
  • Not a bill proposing new laws or funding; it is a ceremonial resolution recognizing achievements.

Notes

  • No fiscal impact is stated; the resolution serves as a ceremonial commendation acknowledging athletic and coaching achievements.
  • The resolution highlights OSU’s enduring success in livestock judging and the prominence of its coaching staff within the program’s history.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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