Oklahoma Senate Leader comments on Shortey resignation

Sen. Mike Schulz

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Schulz, R-Altus, released the following statement after receiving a resignation letter from Ralph Shortey:

“I have accepted Ralph Shortey’s resignation, which is effective immediately. To ensure justice is not impeded, the Oklahoma Senate will continue to cooperate with all authorities looking into this matter. My thoughts and prayers have been, and will continue to be with, all those involved in this tragic situation. With this resignation, the Oklahoma Senate now moves forward with the important business of the people of the great state of Oklahoma.”

To read the resignation letter, click http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/OKSENATE/2017/03/22/file_attachments/789892/Resignation%2BLetter.pdf