We Are Community Based Chamber That Works Together With; Civic Groups, Churches, Businesses And The Residents of Southwest Tulsa In Order To Improve The Quality Of Life In An Area So Richly Vital To Tulsa's History
On October 16th 2009 a grounding ceremony was held for the Red Fork Centennial Derrick.
The Derrick sits on the
original land allotment of
Sue Bland.
Speaker of the House, Chris
Benge was the guest speaker
and also twisted the derricks
grounding screw.
It was also a great privilege
to have Tim Connor, Marilyn
Connor Lorenz (family of Dr.
JCW Bland and Sue Davis-Bland) ,
Sally Kellam Cordell, David
Cordell and their son David
Cordell (family of Dr. Fred
Clinton and Jane Heard) in
attendance of this great
milestone.
It was on this same allotment that Dr's JCW Bland and Fred Clinton discovered oil in 1901.
At the base of the derrick there is a sign that has Oklahoma's official
motto on it with a little twist to it. It reads LABOR OMNIA VINCIT, labor conquers all things and gives birth to future generations.
Thank you to all in the Legislature, City of Tulsa Workers, Sponsors and individuals that helped make this Centennial Project Possible!