STATE OF OKLAHOMA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

OKLAHOMA CITY
OCTOBER 22, 1968

Captain Ralph M. Hanson, USN
Commanding Officer
U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot

Dear Captain Hanson:

Belatedly, I send with pride the OKIE pin which accompanies your OKIE 
certificate and I express my gratitude for the Ambassador you have been 
and that you are for all of Oklahoma.  I am totally aware of the public 
relations job you have done for the State, the manner in which you have 
placed forward the best interest of your adopted State.  I am proud to 
claim you as a true OKIE.

Knowing of the events Saturday with the Secretary of the Navy and 
Oklahoma's own Delbert D. Black, I should appreciate if you might, in 
behalf of the Governor's office, present with the proper dignity and 
flourish this certificate and pin to the Navy's top enlisted man.

With warm, personal regards, I thank you for this deed which I do hope 
you will willingly accept.

Sincerely,

/s/ DEWEY F. BARTLETT 
GOVERNOR

DFB:ano

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