Okla. Stat. tit. 53, § 53-6.1
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Gravesite markers for deceased Governors of state
Official statutory text
A. The Oklahoma Historical Society is given the authority to
mark the gravesites of deceased Governors of the State of Oklahoma
which are located in Oklahoma with historical markers that readily
identify the gravesite.
B. The Oklahoma Historical Society may purchase and hold
property as may be necessary to erect the historical gravesite
markers.
C. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall have authority to:
1. Designate the approximate location of the historical
gravesite markers;
2. Preserve the historical gravesite markers;
3. Design the historical gravesite markers;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations Page 17
4. Accept gifts and donations for the erection and preservation
of the gravesite markers; and
5. Encourage local participation in and contribution to the
erection and preservation of the gravesite markers through the use
of gifts, donations, and matching-fund agreements between local
individuals or groups and the Historical Society. Such matching-
fund agreements shall be funded by donations made to the Historical
Society from sources other than appropriated dollars.
mark the gravesites of deceased Governors of the State of Oklahoma
which are located in Oklahoma with historical markers that readily
identify the gravesite.
B. The Oklahoma Historical Society may purchase and hold
property as may be necessary to erect the historical gravesite
markers.
C. The Oklahoma Historical Society shall have authority to:
1. Designate the approximate location of the historical
gravesite markers;
2. Preserve the historical gravesite markers;
3. Design the historical gravesite markers;
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 53. Oklahoma Historical Societies and Associations Page 17
4. Accept gifts and donations for the erection and preservation
of the gravesite markers; and
5. Encourage local participation in and contribution to the
erection and preservation of the gravesite markers through the use
of gifts, donations, and matching-fund agreements between local
individuals or groups and the Historical Society. Such matching-
fund agreements shall be funded by donations made to the Historical
Society from sources other than appropriated dollars.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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