n Thursday, November 18th family, friends, and colleagues Ogathered in the Grand Hall of Tulsa’s Cox Business Convention Center to celebrate the induction of eight remarkable Oklahomans at the 94th annual Oklahoma Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Prior to the induction ceremony, Members of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in attendance gathered to celebrate the incoming class. Reverend David Wiggs of Tulsa’s Boston Avenue United Methodist Church provided the invocation prior to Oklahoma Hall of Fame President & CEO Shannon L. Rich and Chairman Bruce Benbrook’s review of the achievements of the previous 12 months, thanking Patron Donors for their support, recognizing Members of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in attendance, and paying tribute to Members lost since November of 2020. City of Tulsa Mayor G. T. Bynum welcomed guests to Tulsa before recognizing the Class of 2020, with Calvin J. Anthony, Chief Gary Batton, and Charles Dennis “Denny” Cresap in attendance and honored on stage. Bynum introduced to the crowd Oklahoma Hall of Fame Members Governor Bill Anoatubby and Chief Gary Batton who served as masters of ceremonies for the evening. Miss Oklahoma Ashleigh Robinson performed “The National Anthem” at the beginning of the show and closed with “Oklahoma!” joined by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Class of 2021. 2828
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