The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Sunday, August 27, 2006 Page: 5 of 62
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Gov. Henry asks Oklahomans to help choose design for state commemorative quarter
Gov. Brad Henry is asking state is an old-fashioned to the left: a gushing oil der- neer shaking hands, both fig- traditional dress, a cradle culture and oil and gas inno-
Oklahomans to vote on the gushing oil derrick, symbol- rick to reflect Oklahoma’s ures in traditional dress. The board and baby on her back. vations, both of which great-
design of a special commem- izing prosperity and the prosperity and oil and gas handshake is centered in the The figures represent the sig- ly influenced development
orative quarter honoring the enduring impact of the oil industry; an American Indian middle of the coin, the illus- nificant influence that Native of Oklahoma. In me middle
State of Oklahoma. " The and gas industry in Okla- calumet, also known as a tration symbolizing when American culture has had on of the coin is an illustration
quarter, part of a special homa. Also on the coin are “peace pipe," to represent Oklahoma became a state. Oklahoma. of waving wheat along with
series launched in 1999 by 46 stars, signifying the state Oklahoma friendliness and Narrative No. 9 Narrative No. 10 a figure inspired by theno-
the U.S. Mint, is expected to as the 46th to join the United the strong influence of On the right part of the On the left-hand side of neer Woman, a Ponca City
be issued in early 2008. States. Native American culture; a coin is a tilted outline of the coin is an old-fashioned statue representing tne
Under the design selec- Narrative No. 3 shock of wheat to symbolize Oklahoma. On the left. over- windmill, balanced on the courage, tenacity and n85.
. ion process mapped out by A tilted three-dimensional the importance of agriculture lapping the outline of the right by a gushing oil der- nuitzothPiones,",
’ pe Governor, two commit- shape of the state of Okla- in the state; and an image state, is a side view of an rick. Taken together, these endured namsihp9 realize
fees earlier this year homa is in the middle of the inspired by the Pioneer American Indian woman in illustrations represent agri- their dreams.
reviewed hundreds of coin On the east side of the Woman. a celebrated Ponca
apdesigns submitted by Okla- state is an old-fashioned City statue that honors the
ghomans and subsequently gushing oil derrick repre- courage, tenacity and inge-
agreed on 10 final proposals, senting prosperity and the nuity of those who endured
Now. Gov. Henry is ask- enduring impact of the hardships to achieve their
- - -ing Oklahomans to choose state’s oil and gas industry, dreams.
1. the five finalists that, in turn. On the west side of the state Narrative No. 6
1 will be submitted to the is a rendering inspired by the The coin features a blan-
Treasury Department by Pioneer Woman. A celebrat- ket of Oklahoma’s state
• . Sept. 29. ed statue in Ponca City, the wildflower, Indian blanket.
"The special commemo- pioneer Woman honors the or Gaillardia, saluting the
, rative quarter is an opportu- courage, tenacity and inge- state’s Native American her-
nity for Oklahoma pride to nuity of those who endured itage and native long grass
shine from coast to coast.' great hardships to build their prairies. Like the people of
' the Governor said. dreams. Along the edges of Oklahoma, the Indian blan-
.1. "The heritage of Okla- the coin are shocks of wheat ket is hardy and resilient,
homa is rich and diverse, a to represent the state’s thriving in a variety of con-
•. state that reveres its history vibrant agriculture industry, ditions and blooming with
' even as we looks to the a vital part of both our econ- fiery color throughout Okla-
future with boundless opti- omy and heritage. homa’s sunny summers. This
t/mism. The character of Narrative No. 4 ’
Aklahoma is shaped by so A three-dimensional shape
J ’ tuchtofsitspastuandapresent of the state of Oklahoma is
1 - lenge to decide on a single centered on the coin. Theprig
design that speaks to the mary(image, in the middle of
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greatness of our state Tha is celebrated
why it is important that the . . . n F". .
citizens of Oklahoma be the statuein onca ity at “ No-mtti, No 7
ones to determine which ors the scourage, tenacity and Parratvemoete,
... . . ingenuity of those who Oklahoma s state DIIC, me
j - . candidate designs best repre- weathered hardships to real- scissortail flycatcher, reflects
I sent ourstate. ize their dreams. Behind the the distinctiveness and ener-
Ok lahomans .can vote for Pioneer Woman and child is a gy of Oklahoma. One of the
up to five 0 f their favorite traditional calumet that cuts most elegant and unusual
quarter designs via the eh across the state, essentially birds in flight, the scissortail
a . z u dissecting it. Also known as flycatcher is truly unique to
www.gov.ok.govlcoin.php. an American Indian “peace this part of the country. A
The Web page can also.be pipe ” the calumet is a cere- depiction of the bird in flight
reached.through the state S monial pipe used by many conveys Oklahoma’s vitality
official Web siteat okgos, as tribes; it symbolizes the and the soaring promise of a
well as through Gov. Henry s tremendous influence of state rich in people and nat-
homepage a American Indian culture in ural resources. On the coin.
www.gov.ok.gov. Voting will Oklahoma, as well as the the scissortail flycatcher is
be open until Wednesday, renowned friendliness and centered in flight with tail
. rTept. 20. . openness of Oklahomans. feathers spread over a three-
( Treasury Department NrrtiyeN. 5 dimensional outline of Okla-
guidelines dictate that pro- Parratemomtestne homa,
posed quarter designs must This design celebrates me w, . N,
be in the form of written nar- people and industries that Narrative No. 8
i ratives. The five candidate have shaped Oklahoma. A Centered in the back-
designs receiving the most small three-dimensional out- ground on the coin is an
, votes will be vetted by sever- line of Oklahoma occupies incuse outline of the state o
al state and federal agencies the top left of the coin Rays Oklahoma. The principal
tefore anrinanpropsal to radiate from behind .be state images overlaying the out -
chosen outline to illuminate other line are of an American Indi-
: The 10 narratives under objects pictured below and an woman and a male pio-
consideration are as follows:
Narrative No. 1
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Jodie Sevier-Founder
Todd Sevier-President
Jeff Kile-Prearrange Manager
Larry Sevier-Licensee in Charge
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Centered on the coin is a
simple, three-dimensional
rendering of the shape of
Oklahoma with 46 stars, sig-
nifying the state as the 46th
) State to join the United
- ' States.
Narrative No. 2
A three-dimensional
.shape of the state of Okla-
homa is centered on the coin.
, Overlaying the center of the
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Bush, Kent. The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Sunday, August 27, 2006, newspaper, August 27, 2006; Chickasha, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1887506/m1/5/?q=1966+yearbook+north+texas+state+university: accessed June 22, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.