Oklahoma: America’s Center for Energy Excellence in R&D

During presentations given this past week, Energy Advocates President, Mark A. Stansberry proclaimed that Oklahoma has every opportunity and ability to be America’s Center for Energy Excellence in the realm of Research and Development.

Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) February 14, 2006 -- During presentations given this past week, Energy Advocates President, Mark A. Stansberry proclaimed that Oklahoma has every opportunity and ability to be America’s Center for Energy Excellence in the realm of Research and Development.

“Oklahomans should more than ever support Oklahoma’s energy industry”, stated Mark A. Stansberry, president of The International Society of The Energy Advocates speaking before two groups this week, the Oklahoma Soybean Expo and the University of Oklahoma Energy Advocates Chapter, Norman.

“First and foremost, we need to support Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry. The oil and gas industry has been and will continue well into the future to be a driving force of our economy.”

“Our state’s energy development is the key to a viable economy and to the availability of jobs. Oklahoma is a vital link to the nation.”

Stansberry goes on to state, “Oklahoma should be ‘America’s Center for Energy Excellence’ when it comes to research and development. Therefore, Oklahoma should excel in technological advancement. The agricultural sector and the higher education system are needed for this success.”

About The Energy Advocates: Since 1974, The Energy Advocates, a national organization, has provided energy education nationally. The Energy Advocates strongly support all forms of energy. Its’ Primary mission is to inform the general public about our vital energy industry and energy policy issues. To learn more about energy issues, and The Energy Advocates, visit www.energyadvocates.org.

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