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(cum laude) Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present Hometown: Tulsa, OK Party: Democratic Senator Adelson is a native Tulsan. He attended Barnard elementary and Edison junior and senior high schools. As Governor Henry’s Secretary of Health, he fought for and helped pass Oklahoma’s first clean air legislation, and he worked to protect public health funding for 75,000 Oklahoma children who would have lost health insurance coverage. Senator Adelson stepped in when schools in his district were losing their nurses to help establish school-based comprehensive medical clinics at Eugene Field and Mark Twain elementary schools. Senator Adelson has been engaged in the practice of law since 1992 with experience in commercial litigation, banking, and oil & gas. Prior to forming his own law practice in 1998, Senator Adelson operated a fourth generation family oil and gas business where he held primary responsibility for the New Mexico and west Texas regions, and he remains a partner in the firm. Senator Adelson has been active in community service. He is a founding Board Member of the Tulsa Coalition of Children’s Health, a group composed primarily of Tulsa pediatricians supporting consolidation of health care services in the Tulsa Metropolitan area. He is a former president and past board member of the Tulsa Mental Health Association. He is a member of the Community Hospital Authority in Tulsa and serves on the O.U. Health Care Task Force. Mr. Adelson chaired the Health Subcommittee for Governor Henry’s Transition Team. Committee Membership Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Energy Finance General Government Veterans and Military Affairs Office Information Capitol Address District Address Senator Tom Adelson 2448 E. 26th Pl. 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 527A Tulsa, OK 74114 file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/adelson_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:43:34 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5551 [email protected] Executive Assistant: Leah Hicks District Information: District 33 Map Population and Household Counties Represented Tulsa Press Releases Archives: 2010 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 Letter to the Editor in Response to Oklahoman Editorial on Rep. Kern Senate Democrats thank Senator David Holt for his leadership in partnering with President Barack Obama 04.20.11 Adelson responds to the Oklahoman 03.08.11 Top of page file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/adelson_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:43:34 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators Senator Cliff A. Aldridge - District 42 Committees | Offices | District Information | Counties Represented | Press Occupation: Farmer’s Insurance Agent Education: Henryetta High School; Oklahoma Christian College, Edmond, OK Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2002 - present Hometown: Choctaw, OK Party: Republican Audio Message: mp3 / wav Cliff A. Aldridge grew up in Oklahoma, Texas, and New Hampshire as the son of a missionary. After graduating from Henryetta High School in 1980, Cliff went on to attend Oklahoma Christian College in Oklahoma City where he met his future wife, DeeAnn Swarb. In 1984, Cliff and DeeAnn married and purchased a home in Midwest City, and Cliff began his career as an agent with Farmers Insurance Agency, who he has been with for 20 years. In November of 2002, Cliff was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent Senate District 42 taking the place of Senator Dave Herbert. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate General Government Committee and the Vice Chairman of the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee. Together, Cliff and DeeAnn have three daughters, Cara, 20, Courtney, 18, and Chloe, 12 – They still live in the Midwest City area. Cliff is an active member in the Choctaw Kiwanis, Midwest City Rotary, and Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Tinker Area Y.M.C.A. Cliff enjoys playing golf and softball, antiquing, and spending time with his wife and daughters, and is actively involved at the Del City Church of Christ. Committee Membership Appropriation Subcommittee on Education Finance General Government - Chair Retirement and Insurance - Vice Chair Veterans and Military Affairs Office Information Capitol Address District Address Senator Cliff A. Aldridge P.O. Box 10946 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 511 Midwest City, OK 73140 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5584 file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/aldridge_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:43:52 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators [email protected] Executive Assistant: Leah Maloy District Information: District 42 Map Population and Household Counties Represented Oklahoma Press Releases Archives: 2010 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 Health care law committee to begin work 08.03.11 Top of page file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/aldridge_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:43:52 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators Senator Mark Allen - District 4 Committees | Offices | District Information | Counties Represented | Press Occupation: Education: Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2010 - present Hometown: Party: Republican Committee Membership Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Energy Redistricting - Eastern and Southeast Oklahoma Vice Chair Transportation - Vice Chair Veterans and Military Affairs Office Information Capitol Address District Address Senator Mark Allen 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 415 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5576 [email protected] Executive Assistant: Suzanne Earnest District Information: District #4 Map Population and Household Counties Represented Press Releases file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/allen_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:44:09 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/allen_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:44:09 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators Senator Patrick Anderson - District 19 Committees | Offices | District Information | Counties Represented | Press Occupation: Attorney / Farmer Education: Oklahoma State University, B.S.; University of Oklahoma School of Law, J.D. Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2004 - present Hometown: Enid, OK Party: Republican Committee Membership Agriculture and Rural Development Retirement and Insurance Rules Tourism and Wildlife Office Information Capitol Address District Address Senator Patrick Anderson P.O. Box 5589 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Rm. 417A Enid, OK 73702 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 521-5630 [email protected] Executive Assistant: Kathie Gasaway District Information: District 19 Map Population and Household Counties Represented Garfield Kingfisher Logan file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/anderson_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:44:25 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators Press Releases Archives: 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2006 | 2005 Anderson applauds decision not to pursue bond issue 05.18.11 Senate Gives Unanimous Approval to Workers’ Comp Reform 05.18.11 Anderson requests audit of state expenditures for American Indian Cultural Center 05.13.11 Workers Compensation Package Receives Full Senate Approval, 44-0 03.10.11 Top of page file:////maindc/users/gphillips/PDFs%2054/Senate%20Dir/anderson_bio.html[8/4/2011 3:44:25 PM] Oklahoma State Senate - Senators Senator Roger Ballenger - District 8 Committees | Offices | District Information | Counties Represented | Press Occupation: Electrical Contractor in Tulsa Area and Operator/owner Small Beefmaster Cattle Operation west of Okmulgee Education: OSU Institute of Technology of Okmulgee Legislative Experience: Senate Member, 2006 - present Hometown: Okmulgee, OK Party: Democratic Previous Occupations: Okmulgee County Commissioner for 16 years; Okmulgee City Council for 8 years; US Navy 1969-1973 Wife: Cimone Daughter: Kimberly Fetgatter and Husband Scott Son: Clay Ballenger