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Senate presents citation to troopers for quick response to Jan. 13 Capitol medical emergency
Summary
The Oklahoma State Senate presented a formal citation recognizing two Oklahoma State troopers for their immediate aid to a staffer who suffered a medical emergency at the Capitol on Jan. 13, 2026; the citation says emergency medical personnel arrived in less than eight minutes.
The Oklahoma State Senate presented a formal citation on the floor recognizing two Oklahoma State troopers for their response to a medical emergency at the state Capitol on Jan. 13, 2026.
The clerk read the citation naming troopers Michael Patnode and Joy McLaughlin and saying they "demonstrated extraordinary courage and quick response," provided immediate medical assistance and helped ensure emergency responders had clear access. The citation states emergency medical personnel arrived in less than eight minutes.
Senator Darcy Yek, who introduced the citation, described finding a staff member identified as Jamie in distress on Jan. 13 and credited nearby officers and a doctor for assisting before paramedics arrived. "You have a loving family here in the Senate," Yek said, noting Jamie has returned to the office part time and thanking the troopers and hospital staff for their care.
The citation was presented pursuant to a motion on the floor; members applauded the troopers and others present in the gallery. The chamber did not record a roll-call vote for the citation presentation in the transcript.
