Oklahoma House honors auctioneers and student athletes, introduces nurse of the day and adjourns to April 27

The Oklahoma House of Representatives convened April 23, 2026, and spent the morning on ceremonial business — including an invocation, a demonstration by the state auctioneer champion, recognitions for high‑school athletic teams and the introduction of the nurse of the day — before agreeing to adjourn until Monday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m.

The session opened with an invocation by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, who reflected on forgiveness and resilience in the story of Joseph and closed by asking members and guests to pray for the state. Wilson said, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”

Representative West recognized members of the Oklahoma Auctioneer Association and named state champion auctioneer Brandon Mendoza of Broken Arrow and rookie champion Logan Snyder. Mendoza then conducted a brief on‑floor demonstration of auctioneering, drawing applause from the chamber.

Representative Miller next recognized the Deer Creek High School cross country teams for their recent performances. Miller said, “This past fall, the Deer Creek boys cross country team once again brought home the Class 6A state championship,” and listed athletes and coaching staff who were present for the recognition.

Representative Culver introduced Donna Reynolds as nurse of the day, citing her more than 30 years of service in emergency and critical care and her role assisting hospitals after the Oklahoma City bombing early in her career. Culver invited members to welcome Reynolds to the House gallery, saying, “Members, please help me in welcoming Donna Reynolds to the House.”

Representative Duell acknowledged a visiting Guthrie High School AP government and politics class attending the session; Representative Hilbert introduced former Representative Bill Gurley and noted Bristow Chamber Day at the Capitol. Representative Timmons recognized the Millwood State Championship basketball team, listing season totals and naming Isaiah Wilts as the Gatorade Player of the Year.

Near the end of the session, Representative West moved to adjourn. He said, “I move that when the clerk's desk is clear, the House stand adjourned until Monday, 04/27/2026 at 01:30PM.” The presiding officer announced that the motion would carry without objection and declared the House adjourned until that date.

No bills, committee reports or formal legislative votes on policy measures were recorded during the time covered by this transcript; the calendar for April 27 was set by the adjournment motion.

The House will reconvene Monday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m., as announced by the presiding officer.