OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 9, 2025) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks following the death of Neal McCaleb. A former state legislator, McCaleb served as secretary of transportation under both Gov. Henry Bellmon and Gov. Frank Keating. In both administrations, he also led the state Department of Transportation. Later, President George W. Bush named McCaleb as assistant secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs.
“We have lost a tremendous statesman and a true visionary with the death of Neal McCaleb. He was a proud Oklahoman and a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation, working on behalf of his state and his tribe to benefit us all. His years of advocating for investment in our transportation infrastructure had a profound impact that will last for decades to come. I am thankful for his leadership and his service, and I hope my fellow Oklahomans will join me in celebrating his contributions to our state.”
