Oklahoma § 74-8301 - Contributions for construction of World War II memorial
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 74-8301 — Contributions for construction of World War II memorial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-8301. Contributions for construction of World War II memorial
in Washington, D.C.
A. It is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature to honor all
individuals and specifically Oklahomans who served in the Armed
Forces of the United States during World War II, the many who died,
and those who supported the war effort from home by committing to
contribute to the construction of a World War II memorial to be
located in Washington, D.C.
B. If funds are made available for such purpose, the Department
of Veterans Affairs shall provide an amount of not less than Two
Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Dollars ($265,000.00) to the World War
II memorial, which represents approximately One Dollar ($1.00) for
every person from Oklahoma who served in the war.
C. The Department may accept contributions of money on behalf
of Oklahoma World War II veterans from veterans’ organizations or
other private organizations, entities, or persons to meet the
state’s commitment as set forth in subsection B of this section for
the construction of the World War II memorial. The Department may
request contributions from the Oklahoma Historical Society, the
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the State Regents for
Higher Education, the Department of Human Services, and any other
state agency or public entity the Department deems appropriate.
D. The Department shall pay the money collected or credited for
the purpose of the World War II memorial to the American Battle
Monuments Commission for the construction of a memorial on federal
land in the District of Columbia to honor members of the United
States Armed Forces who served in World War II.
Added by Laws 2000, c. 284, § 1, eff. July 1, 2000.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 74. State Government
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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