TULSA, Okla., March 21, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Oklahoma Senate and House today commended ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) for its contributions to the state over the last 100 years. State Senator Mike Mazzei, District 25, and State Representative Pam Peterson, District 67, by Concurrent Resolution, recognized and congratulated ONEOK on its centennial and commended its leadership and contributions to the state.
Mazzei pointed out ONEOK's history of achievements and remarked, "Since its founding in 1906, ONEOK has been an important part of Oklahoma's great legacy and been instrumental in driving the growth of our economy and the development of our communities across the state. The local and national recognition that ONEOK has received for its accomplishments is something we are all proud of."
"ONEOK has been a trailblazer in the energy industry and an important corporate citizen of Oklahoma. It comes as no surprise ONEOK was recently named the most admired energy company in the nation by FORTUNE magazine," said Peterson, commenting on ONEOK's continuing industry and national recognition.
ONEOK Chairman David Kyle, Chief Executive Officer John W. Gibson, President Jim Kneale and Chief Financial Officer Curtis L. Dinan attended the legislative session honoring the company.
"We had tremendous performance during our centennial year, and as we start our second 100 years, our future continues to look promising," Kyle said. "This legislative recognition is especially meaningful to the company since we started here in Oklahoma and have continued to grow and prosper within the state."
ONEOK celebrated its 100th anniversary on Oct. 12, 2006. It was founded as an intrastate pipeline company, transporting natural gas from Tulsa to Oklahoma City.
Recognition was given to ONEOK today because the Legislature was not in session when the company celebrated its centennial last October.
ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) is a diversified energy company. We are the general partner and own 45.7 percent of ONEOK Partners, L.P. (NYSE: OKS), one of the largest publicly traded limited partnerships, which is a leader in the gathering, processing, storage and transportation of natural gas in the U.S. and owns one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting much of the natural gas and NGL supply in the Mid-Continent with key market centers. ONEOK is among the largest natural gas distributors in the United States, serving more than 2 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Our energy services operation focuses primarily on marketing natural gas and related services throughout the U.S. ONEOK is a Fortune 500 company.
For information about ONEOK, Inc. visit the Web site: http://www.oneok.com .
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