TULSA, Okla. – Osage Casino will host the Inauguration of newly elected officials in the Elm Room of the Osage Casino Hotel–Ponca City. Officials for the three branches of government will be sworn in at 10 am on Wednesday, July 2, with keynote speaker United States Congressman Tom Cole. This Inauguration event will be streamed live on www.osagetribe.org.
Geoffrey StandingBear will be sworn in as Principal Chief of the Osage Nation. Others to be sworn in include: Assistant Principal Chief Raymond Red Corn; Supreme Court Chief Justice Meredith Drent; and Chief Trial Court Judge Marvin Stepson. The Osage Nation Congress members to be sworn in include: Alice Buffalohead; Otto Hamilton; James Norris; Angela Pratt; Dr. Ronald Shaw, M.D.; and William Supernaw.
Shannon Edwards, Congressional Inauguration Planning Committee representative said: “Over a year ago our Congressional Affairs Committee decided on an event that celebrated our people’s government and an orderly transfer of power. Chief BigHorse agreed, and we believe we have planned a program befitting the Great Osage Nation and our citizens. We are excited to welcome Congressman Cole to our Nation and showcase our fine Ponca City facility. We look forward to seeing our members and guests.”
The new Osage Casino Hotel–Ponca City property is a state-of-art facility for corporate and banquet events featuring 48 luxury hotel rooms, two grand suites, three ballrooms and flexible, private meeting spaces with amenities unparalleled in Oklahoma. Guests can enjoy an outdoor Jacuzzi, climate-controlled pool, fitness center, sports bar and casual restaurant, all accentuating a large, open gaming floor. With 345-plus Electronic Games and six Table Games, guests can expect a fun and exciting “Vegas” experience.
