[NR] Modern, But For the Celts

[John Yates]

Greetings!

   Below is a release I received today.

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The state Senate on Monday honored the efforts of the
Oklahoma Heritage Association, and declared June 16
and 17, 2007, as “Oklahoma Celtic Music and Heritage
Festival Weekend” in Stillwater.  

Sen. Mike Morgan welcomed the group, which included
bagpipers and flag-bearers displaying the flags of
Celtic nations, to the Senate Chamber.  Morgan
authored Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 to commend
the efforts of the Association to celebrate the
Oklahoma Centennial with an exploration of Celtic art
and history.

 “The Celtic Heritage Association has done a fine job
in putting together a festival that showcases Celtic
history and examines Oklahoma’s Celtic heritage,” said
Morgan, D-Stillwater.  “The festival will be a great
event for the Stillwater area and I expect it to
become a destination for people from all over the
state.  I encourage everyone who is able to attend the
festival and enjoy some great music and art.”

Held on the weekend of June 16 and 17 at the Payne
County Expo Center, the festival presents an
exploration of the music, history and dance of the
Celtic nations.  The Tulsa Irish American Club, the
Tulsa Gaelic Studies Club and the United Scottish
Clans of Oklahoma have joined with the Oklahoma Celtic
Heritage Association to contribute to the festival.

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Roger Graham of the Oklahoma Celtic Heritage
Association said it was an honor for the group to be
invited to the Senate Chamber.

“There is a strong Celtic presence in Oklahoma and we
have many talented artists and musicians,” said
Graham.  “I expect the festival to continue growing. 
It’s is a tremendous honor to be invited here today.”

After receiving approval from the Senate, the
Concurrent Resolution was passed by the House. 
Representative Terry Ingmire, co-author of the
resolution, thanked the Association for their efforts
in promoting a festival with educational and artistic
value.

“The festival is not only a place where we can go to
enjoy great music, but we can learn about Celtic
history and the descendants of Celtic people who
settled throughout Oklahoma,” said Ingmire,
R-Stillwater.  “The Oklahoma Celtic Heritage
Association deserves a great deal of credit for all
their efforts to put this event together.”

            



 
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