Republican Rep. Ken Littrell delivers farewell address after 12 years of service

Representative Ken Littrell delivered a farewell address to the Oklahoma House on April 22, 2026, reflecting on his 12 years of legislative service and thanking colleagues, family and staff.

In remarks introduced by House floor leadership, Littrell recounted his service beginning in 2006, a return in 2018 and highlights including work on the veterans and public safety caucus, energy council appointments, and cooperation with tribal and rural caucuses. He also reflected on institutional changes, from earlier practices involving lobbyists to the present chamber’s rules and ethics reforms.

Littrell said he hoped he had helped restore civility and offered institutional knowledge to newer members, recalling visits to Normandy and moments of personal significance. He thanked legislative staff and assistants by name and praised colleagues, including longtime friends and mentors. He closed his speech with a light-hearted admonition about guarding against ego and concluded with “God bless.”

Why it matters: Farewell addresses give a sense of institutional memory and priorities, and Littrell used his remarks to highlight veterans’ advocacy, energy policy cooperation and cross‑caucus work that he said he hopes will continue under new members.

What’s next: After his remarks, floor leadership moved to the day's remaining introductions and routine business; the House adjourned until April 23, 2026.