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Resolution
ENROLLED HOUSE
CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 1019 By: Blair, Roberts, Grego,
Hardin, Wilk, Johns and
Kelley of the House
and
Standridge of the Senate
A Concurrent Resolution supporting the official name
of the planned turnpike to be constructed from
Interstate 44 East to Interstate 35 continuing East
and North to Interstate 40 as part of the ACCESS
Oklahoma Long-Range Plan; commemorating the life and
legacy of Toby Keith; directing distribution.
WHEREAS, as part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long-Range Plan, the
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advancing the planned turnpike
corridor extending from Interstate 44 East to Interstate 35 near
Indian Hills Road and continuing East and North to Interstate 40 at
Interstate 335/Kickapoo Turnpike to provide an additional safe high-
speed connection between these major interstate routes to complete a
much needed loop around the Oklahoma City metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the significance of this
route for transportation safety, regional connectivity, and
intrastate commerce and growth and finds it appropriate to designate
an official name for the turnpike to memorialize its importance; and
WHEREAS, Toby Keith was born July 8, 1961, in Clinton, Oklahoma,
raised in Moore, Oklahoma, and resided in Norman, Oklahoma, and rose
from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful and
recognizable country music artists in American history; and
WHEREAS, throughout his extraordinary career, Toby Keith
released numerous chart-topping hits including “Should’ve Been a
Cowboy”, “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)”,
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and “American Soldier”, earning him widespread acclaim and a devoted
fan base; and
WHEREAS, Toby Keith sold more than forty million albums
worldwide, produced over twenty number 1 singles, and received
countless awards and honors for his musical achievements; and
WHEREAS, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and
Museum in recognition of his lasting impact on country music; and
WHEREAS, beyond his musical accomplishments, Toby Keith was a
proud and vocal patriot who dedicated significant time and resources
to supporting members of the United States Armed Forces with no
financial benefit to himself, performing more than 300 shows on
multiple USO tours in combat zones and uplifting American service
members stationed overseas; and
WHEREAS, Toby Keith passed away on February 5, 2024, after a
courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of music,
patriotism, generosity, and Oklahoma pride that will endure for
generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma
State Senate recognize Toby Keith as an Oklahoma legend.
THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma
State Senate find it appropriate that a planned turnpike corridor
extending from Interstate 44 East to Interstate 35 near Indian Hills
Road and continuing East and North to Interstate 40 at Interstate
335/Kickapoo Turnpike be designated the "Toby Keith Expressway" in
his honor.
THAT copies of this resolution be distributed to the Speaker of
the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of
the Oklahoma State Senate, the Governor, the Oklahoma Turnpike
Authority, and the family of Toby Keith.
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Adopted by the House of Representatives the 25th day of
February, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives
Adopted by the Senate the 26th day of February, 2026.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________