To honor his legacy has a major supporter of the U.S. military and its veterans, the new VA Medical Center being built in Tulsa will be named after the late U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe. U.S. Senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin guided the legislation which was given a unanimous vote by the U.S. Senate this week.
“This is one of the most fitting honors we can give to Senator Inhofe for his decades of dedicated service to our veterans and their families,” said Lankford. “Taking care of our military and veterans was at the top of Senator Inhofe’s priorities. Many of our heroes and their families will never know all he did for them and the ways he shaped good national defense policies. He ensured we kept our promise to those who wore the cloth of our nation. When people pass by this beautiful new facility in Tulsa, they will always remember the many contributions of James Mountain Inhofe to our state and nation.”
“No one is more deserving of this honor,” said Mullin. “Senator Inhofe was a tireless champion for Oklahoma’s military installations and defense communities. Our state is a better place for his leadership and service. It is my privilege to join my Oklahoma colleagues in naming the Tulsa VA in his honor and in doing so, carry on his legacy of service to the men and women of our Armed Forces.”
Congressman Kevin Hern has introduced a companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
