Jess Henry
Credit: Choctaw Nation Photo

Halito,

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We have had several exciting events and accomplishments to celebrate in District 4.

First, congratulations to our District 4 princesses who were crowned in April. We are proud to recognize Little Miss Breanna Ray, Junior Miss Tenley Reece and Senior Miss Shelby Reece.

Thank you for representing District 4. We appreciate your willingness to serve and look forward to your reign throughout the coming year.

We would also like to extend our congratulations to tribal member Ed Wilson, Superintendent of Heavener Public Schools, for being named Superintendent of the Year. This is a tremendous achievement and we are proud to celebrate his success and dedication to education.

Another exciting milestone for District 4 was the ribbon cutting for 20 new LEAP (lease-to-purchase) homes. It is always a joy to see families move into their new homes and begin a new chapter. Seeing these homes completed and occupied was truly a proud Choctaw moment.

On May 8, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Dale Cox Community Center. Mr. Cox, a former District 4 Councilman, dedicated many years of service to our community, making this occasion especially meaningful for both District 4 and his family. We were blessed with a wonderful turnout, filled with great conversation, community spirit, and a shared meal. It was a memorable day as we honored his legacy and celebrated this new gathering place for our community.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support and strengthen District 4. I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable summer, and I look forward to seeing you at future events.

Yakoke!