Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-3116
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Heroic Oklahoman Award
Official statutory text
There is hereby established the Heroic Oklahoman Award to
recognize any citizen of the State of Oklahoma who distinguishes
himself by conspicuous and extraordinary heroism which may have
involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life.
The Heroic Oklahoman Award shall not be made solely on the basis of
having saved a life. Said award shall be presented by the Governor
of the State of Oklahoma upon recommendation from a member of the
Senate or House of Representatives.
The Heroic Oklahoman Award shall take the form of a public
recognition of the heroic efforts of the recipient, but shall not be
monetary in nature. The design of the award shall be left to the
discretion of the Governor.
recognize any citizen of the State of Oklahoma who distinguishes
himself by conspicuous and extraordinary heroism which may have
involved personal hazard or danger and the voluntary risk of life.
The Heroic Oklahoman Award shall not be made solely on the basis of
having saved a life. Said award shall be presented by the Governor
of the State of Oklahoma upon recommendation from a member of the
Senate or House of Representatives.
The Heroic Oklahoman Award shall take the form of a public
recognition of the heroic efforts of the recipient, but shall not be
monetary in nature. The design of the award shall be left to the
discretion of the Governor.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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