Lankford Praises Chickasaw Nation Governor Anoatubby on Retirement After Four Decades of Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC - US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement following Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby's announcement of his retirement.

"Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Nation are both better today because of the service of Bill Anoatubby," said Lankford. "For over four decades, he has led with honor, integrity, and the mantra of 'what is good for the state of Oklahoma is good for the Chickasaw Nation and what is good for the Chickasaw Nation is good for the state of Oklahoma'. During Governor Anoatubby's time in office, the Chickasaw Nation has utilized its sovereign authority to put in place countless health, educational, and economic resources benefiting not only the Chickasaw people but all Oklahomans. I'm grateful that during my time in office, I have been able to count Governor Anoatubby as a friend and someone I could call upon to talk through important issues impacting our state. He and Janice have more than earned this retirement together, and I know they look forward to many happy days together with the grandkids."

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