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SR 33

Resolution; recognizing the life and legacy of Oscar J. Upham; celebrating the naming of the Guthrie post office in his honor; remembering his decades of service.

2026 Regular Session

The bill designates the Guthrie post office as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office in honor of his Medal of Honor, military service, and 36 years of postal work.

Adopted, referred for enrollment
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Bill Summary · SR 33

Summary of Bill SR 33 (Oklahoma, 2026)

Purpose

  • A Senate Resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Oscar J. Upham.
  • Celebrates the designation of the Guthrie, Oklahoma post office as the “Oscar J. Upham Post Office.”
  • Acknowledges Upham’s decades of service and his contributions to the state and community.
  • Directs distribution of a copy of the resolution to Upham’s family.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition by the Oklahoma Senate of Oscar J. Upham’s:
    • Military service, including his participation in the Land Run of 1889 and enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps.
    • Act of valor in the Boxer Rebellion, for which he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
    • Roles post-military life, notably his 36 years of service as a postal worker in Guthrie.
    • Legacy of faith, courage, and patriotism as remembered by his family.
  • Official designation: Acknowledges that the U.S. post office in Guthrie, Oklahoma, has been designated the “Oscar J. Upham Post Office” (per a December 18, 2025 act signed by President Trump, cited in the text).
  • Moral and historical significance: Emphasizes Upham’s impact on Guthrie and on broader military and civic heritage.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The Guthrie, Oklahoma post office is recognized by the state as the “Oscar J. Upham Post Office.”
  • The resolution itself serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment from the Oklahoma Senate.
  • The family of Oscar J. Upham is to receive a copy of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action history notes:
    • First Reading: March 12, 2026.
    • Authored by Senator Hall.
    • Passed to Calendar and subsequently adopted; enrollment process initiated.
    • Adopted and referred for enrollment on April 16, 2026.
  • Publication and requisition: Resolution is incorporated into the record (Req. No. 3791), with formal language recognizing Upham’s life and honor.
  • The post office naming designation referenced is tied to a federal law enacted on December 18, 2025, which designated the Guthrie post office as the “Oscar J. Upham Post Office.”

Additional Context

  • The resolution highlights Upham’s historical significance: participation in the Land Run of 1889, Medal of Honor recipient for actions during the Boxer Rebellion, and long-term community service as a postal worker.
  • The document frames Upham as a model of courage, faith, and patriotism for future generations.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side bullet comparison of Upham’s biographical milestones as cited in the resolution.

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

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