they get out of being able to have any kind of productive life. So they’re going to have to steal, they’re going to have to commit crimes, they’re going to have to run drugs, they’re going to have to do something to survive, because it’s even hard to get state benefits after a person has a felony or has been in prison. We decrease their opportunities. A lot of employers are learning now that people who have been in prison or jail can be the very best employees. The general public still doesn’t understand that extreme punitive measures don’t work,” Arnall said. For its dedication to creating better lives for others, the Foundation’s honors include the Community Partner Award from the Oklahoma County Drug Court and the John and Berta Faye Rex Community Builder Award from United Way of Central Oklahoma. Arnall’s personal recognitions are vast and diverse, with induction into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business. Although Arnall has donated more than $200 million, she will tell you there is still much work to be done. Her achievements are immeasurable, none greater than motherhood and family. Daughters Hilary and Jane are her greatest blessing, and she welcomed son-in- law Tom in 2014. Traveling with those she loves the most, experiencing new adventures, time in the saddle, and nurturing a friendship with Dr. Mildred Randolph that has spanned more than 50 years, these are the things that fill the heart for Sue Ann Arnall. 33 35