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Senate receives update: Senator Ralph Okerlund recovering after heart and kidney transplants
Summary
During the extraordinary session the Senate received a personal health update: Senator Ralph Okerlund reportedly received a heart transplant and a kidney, was walking and progressing in recovery, though senators were cautioned about ongoing risks.
Senators paused near the end of the extraordinary session on May 16, 2018 to receive an update on the health of Sen. Ralph Okerlund. Senator Davis asked for the update and Senator Stevenson reported on Okerlund—s condition.
According to Senator Stevenson, Okerlund —went in last Thursday, received a new heart— and then a kidney that same night— and is up and walking. Stevenson said caregivers and family have been supportive and that while the recovery appears to be progressing, risks such as organ rejection remain.
The exchange was brief and contained no formal motions or actions; senators offered thanks and well-wishes before the body moved to adjourn later in the session.
