Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 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.