Danny Morgan (born October 23, 1972) is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Morgan served as Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 2006 to 2010.[1] He also served as the mayor of Prague, Oklahoma.
Danny Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jari Askins |
| Succeeded by | Scott Inman |
| Oklahoma State Representative | |
| In office 2003–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Kent Friskup |
| Succeeded by | Jason Smalley |
| Constituency | 32nd House District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1972 Prague, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Debbie (deceased) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Prague, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Central State University |
Early life
editMorgan was born and raised in Prague, Oklahoma and graduated from Prague High School. He graduated from Central State University in Edmond with a bachelor's degree in business administration.[2] Following graduation, he went to work in the oilfield as a truck driver and field supervisor, working for his father former Oklahoma House of Representative of District 32, Charlie O. Morgan. Charlie founded Morgan Well Service in 1964.
Morgan served as the mayor of Prague, Oklahoma, a board member of the Prague Municipal Hospital and chair of the Lincoln County Excise Board. He also served as a committee vice chair of the Last Frontier Council of the Boy Scouts of America and is a past board member of the Girl Scouts of the USA Redlands Council. He is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma – Class XVII.
Political career
editMorgan began his service in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2002.[citation needed] In 2005, he was elected Minority Leader, making him the primary leader of the Democratic Caucus to succeed Jari Askins.[3] He served in the capacity of Minority Leader for four years.
During his time in the legislature, he received numerous honors and awards. He has been honored by Safe Kids Oklahoma as a Friend of Safe Kids, and by the Silver Haired Legislature in appreciation for his service to senior citizens. In 2008, he was inducted into the Institute for Child Advocacy Child Advocates Hall of Fame.
In 2009 Danny was one of only five recognized as a Distinguished Former Student honoree by the University of Central Oklahoma Alumni Association.
Danny has been named an honorary member of the Lincoln County 4-H and received an honorary Chapter FFA Degree from the Prague FFA. The Selective Service gave him their Honored Patriot Award in 2005. That same year, he received the Friend of Higher Education Award from the Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma, and the University of Oklahoma inducted him into their Crimson Capitol Club. The Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma, the Rural Health Association, and the Enid Oilman's Association have all named him as their Legislator of the Year.
Morgan is the primary author of HCR 1024, a concurrent resolution introduced into the Oklahoma House of Representatives on February 6, 2012. It proposes changing the Oklahoma state motto from Labor Omnia Vincit (Latin for "Labor Conquers All Things") to "Oklahoma - In God We Trust!".[4]
Personal life
editMorgan was married to Debbie (Hicks) for 25 years and together they have two children, Zachary and Danielle.[5]
Election history
edit| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Morgan | Democratic Party | 7,705 | 71.58% | ||
| Carl Randall | Republican Party | 3,059 | 28.42% | ||
| Source: [1] | |||||
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Morgan | Democratic Party | 9,766 | 66.94% | ||
| Joe Sinko | Republican Party | 4,823 | 33.06% | ||
| Source: [2] | |||||
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Morgan | Democratic Party | 6,112 | 52.41% | ||
| Kent Friskup | Republican Party | 5,549 | 47.59% | ||
| Source: [3] | |||||
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Morgan | Democratic Party | 5,895 | 48.51% | ||
| Kent Friskup | Republican Party | 6,256 | 51.49% | ||
| Source: [4] | |||||
References
edit- ^ Departing Oklahoma representatives, The Oklahoman, June 24, 2012.
- ^ Representative Danny Morgan, Project Vote Smart. Accessed August 16, 2012.
- ^ "House Democrats choose future leader". The Norman Transcript. June 24, 2005. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Oklahoma House approves 'In God We Trust' for state motto". newsok.com. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ Representative Danny Morgan, Project Vote Smart. Accessed August 16, 2012.
- ^ 2006 election results Archived 2008-11-26 at the Wayback Machine, Oklahoma State Election Board Retrieved May 6, 2009.