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f you were not born in Oklahoma, but moved here later in life, at some point you may have been asked: “What makes Oklahoma home?” I have lost count of how many times I have been asked that question. Coming from Brazil nearly 15 years ago, I still receive inquiries as to why I chose Oklahoma as my new home. My answer remains the same: fi rst and foremost God placed me here, and second of all, the people. Recently, our state has been hammered with


Anna Politano Managing Editor, Oklahoma Living


disaster from tornado damage. Lives lost, homes destroyed, businesses demolished, hard work and dreams shattered. We literally experienced the old adage: “when it rains, it pours.” And, what do we have to show for it? A stronger, more resilient people who know how to come together, take care of each other, and rise from the rubble with grace and strength to rebuild, re-commit, and restore.


Oklahomans have also been overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion from neighbors all across the United States. Immediately after the tornadoes hit, phone calls and emails were pouring in to our management here at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives. Several organizations and individuals wanted to fi nd out what they could do to help.


As a result, the Touchstone Energy Oklahoma Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. was created in order to provide assistance to affected families. On page 20 of this edition, you will see our note of thanks to all those who have contributed to the fund so far. Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives are deeply humbled and thankful for the overwhelming support from the cooperative family across the nation.


Many of our own cooperatives in Oklahoma have contributed to the fund. One particular cooperative, Kay Electric Cooperative, created an ‘Oklahoma Proud’ t-shirt, and 100 percent of the proceeds from the sales went to the fund. As I write this column just before going to press, there are 1,600 young people from 45 states in Washington, D.C., experiencing the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. In an overwhelming show of support, young people from Idaho, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota and South Carolina wore the ‘Oklahoma Proud’ shirts the same day our Oklahoma youth wore theirs. Surely, love transcends all bounds—whether they’re state lines, county lines, or city lines. This is why we are—all—‘Oklahoma Proud.’ And, my friends, this is why I call Oklahoma my home sweet home.


PAYMENT (CIRCLE ONE): CHECK


CASH


Above: Oklahoma Youth Tour winners at the Jefferson Memorial. Below: Delegates from South Carolina and Montana proudly wear the ‘Oklahoma Proud’ t-shirts. All proceeds from the t-shirt sales have gone to the Touchstone Energy Oklahoma Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. Photos by Jennifer Dempsey/OAEC


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