Representative Marilyn Stark

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District 100

Hi, I’m Marilyn Stark and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 100th District.


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May 8, 2025
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House Recognizes National Nurses Week

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives this week recognized House Resolution 1028, which honors May 6 through May 12 as National Nurses Week. Authored by Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, and coauthored by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, the resolution highlights the important role nurses play in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients across the state and nation. Roe, a longtime nurse and chair of the House Public Health Committee, said she was proud to celebrate Oklahoma nurses on the House floor. “As a veteran nurse and nurse practitioner with more than 40 years of experience, I’m thrilled to celebrate our nurses this week and to honor them on the House floor,” Roe said. “They deserve that recognition and so much more. "I have seen firsthand the vital role nurses play in the health and well-being of our communities. Nurses are not only caregivers and healers, they are the foundation of our healthcare system, supporting everyone from patients in hospitals to students and staff in our schools. "With nearly 5.2 million registered nurses across the nation and more than 77,000 here in our state, their presence is felt in every corner of our lives. They bring new life into the world, mend broken bones and wounded spirits and stand beside us in our most vulnerable moments. Their work is often quiet, but their impact is immeasurable.  "To every nurse, thank you. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, for the care you give and for the strength you show. We simply couldn’t do this without you. You are true heroes.” Stark, a former nurse and vice chair of the House Public Health Committee, shared her appreciation for the care nurses show in every setting. “Before I served in the Legislature, I worked in health care, directly supporting patients and families,” Stark said. “As a former nurse, I know the long hours, the tough calls and the quiet moments that define this profession. "Nurses are at the center of patient care. They’re often the first to notice when something’s wrong and the last to leave a patient’s side. Their compassion, clinical skill and steady presence bring hope and healing in life’s most difficult moments. "This resolution is one way we can say thank you—to recognize their devotion and remind them that their work truly matters.”  House Resolution 1028 encourages Oklahomans to join in recognizing National Nurses Week and the life-saving contributions of nurses in every community.

Mar 27, 2025
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Stark Advances Three Bills on the House Floor

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, has successfully advanced three key bills on the House floor during the 60th Legislature, addressing real estate protections, service animal regulations and Medicaid reimbursement for cognitive care. "Each of these bills is designed to address real concerns that impact Oklahomans in their daily lives," Stark said. "From protecting homeowners and title companies from unfair agreements to ensuring that service animal regulations are upheld with integrity and improving access to healthcare services, these measures are about strengthening our communities."  House Bill 1177 strengthens property rights by prohibiting unfair service agreements from being used as actual or constructive notice against real estate owners or title companies. The bill passed unanimously, 92-0.  House Bill 1178 makes it a misdemeanor for individuals to falsely present an animal as a service animal to gain privileges intended for individuals with disabilities. The measure passed with a vote of 52-28. House Bill 2268 ensures Medicaid reimbursement for cognitive assessment and care planning services, improving access to necessary healthcare support. The bill was approved with a 78-4 vote.  "I am committed to protecting Oklahomans across the board, whether in their homes, in public spaces or in critical healthcare situations," Stark said. "I appreciate my colleagues' support in advancing these important initiatives and hope to see these bills supported in the Senate as well." Each bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. 

Mar 13, 2025
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House Commemorates Rosie the Riveter Day

OKLAHOMA CITY – Since 1995, U.S. presidents have issued annual proclamations declaring March as “Women’s History Month.” This March, the 60th Legislative Women’s Caucus joined the nation in recognizing and promoting the study, observance and celebration of the vital role women have played in American history. This was marked by a special floor recognition on the House floor led by Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, commemorating Rosie the Riveter Day and celebrating female aircraft technicians and support personnel across the state. The State of Oklahoma has a long history of championing women in the workforce. It was the first state in the nation to establish a law designating Dec. 9 of each year as "Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day." On this day, all citizens are encouraged to take time to honor the achievements of Oklahoma women in aviation and aerospace and to recognize the inspiration these fields have provided to the residents of the state. From early 1942 to the end of World War II, the critical demand for labor created a wide range of job opportunities for women, including clerical positions and production jobs such as aircraft mechanics, welders, electricians and sheet metal workers. At Tinker Air Force Base, women carried out maintenance on aircraft such as the B-17, B-24 and B-29. Across the runway, the Douglas Aircraft Company employed a workforce comprised of 50 percent women who contributed to the production of half of all C-47 Skytrains made for the Allied war effort. In 1943, more than 310,000 women were employed in the aviation industry, and one in four married women worked outside the home. Before World War II, women comprised only 1 percent of aircraft workers; during the war, however, they held 65 percent of aviation jobs. “Although Rosie the Riveter has become a symbol of the women who supported our nation during wartime, today we honor Delora and Inez, two beloved Oklahomans recognized for their exceptional dedication to our country and state through their hard work and civil service,” said Stark. “It's important to remember that the original Rosie the Riveter was from Tulsa, Oklahoma! Our state is statistically the capital of maintenance, repair and overhaul work happening worldwide. Women in Oklahoma continue to work diligently every day in aircraft maintenance and other fields to keep America flying.” The iconic "Rosie the Riveter" poster symbolizes the significant contributions of women during wartime. The real-life inspiration for this image was Naomi Parker Fraley, who was born in Tulsa on Aug. 26, 1921. During World War II, she worked in aircraft assembly at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, California. A photographer captured an image of Fraley operating a turret lathe while wearing a red and white polka-dot bandana. This photograph became the inspiration for the "Rosie the Riveter" poster. Delora Simpkins Mealor served as a military plane riveter who worked on B-17 and B-25 military planes. Inez Vitato Fuchs played an important role in the war effort at Douglas Aircraft Company Inc. in Midwest City, Oklahoma, in the Heat Treating Department, where her responsibilities included stenography, typing and filing, as well as timing the movement of steel and aluminum airplane parts from the heat-treating process to the cooling process. Both women were recognized as part of the Rosie the Riveter Day ceremonies in both the Senate and House chambers during proceedings on March 13, 2025.