Former Governor George Nigh is the keynote speaker for Senior Day at the Capitol Feb. 22, 2016
News Release
Oklahomans are invited to the state Capitol on Monday, Feb. 22 for the 2016 Senior Day at the Capitol. The annual event is a chance for Oklahoma’s seniors and their advocates to discuss the needs of the more than 818,000 Oklahomans age 60 and older. The event is free and open to the public. The theme for senior day is: “Live up to the Oklahoma Standard – Support Our Seniors!”
Senior Day is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Onsite registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on the second floor of the Capitol. The program starts at 10 a.m. in the House Chambers and will feature former Governor George Nigh as the keynote speaker. Other elected officials have been invited as well as Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Ed Lake and DHS Aging Services Director Lance Robertson.
Following the program, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with lawmakers to voice their concerns, ideas and needs. Nonprofit and government agencies will be onsite to distribute information about their services.
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