The OBA held a dedication ceremony for its new front entrance to the Oklahoma
Bar Center on Oct. 26. The plaza is named in honor of the late John E. Shipp,
who passed away during his tenure as OBA executive director in 1998. Mr. Shipp,
an attorney from Idabel, also served as OBA president in 1985.
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OBA
President Bill Grimm and McCurtain County Associate District
Judge Michael DeBerry made brief remarks during the dedication. |
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Brian Shipp, Idabel
attorney and son of John Shipp, and 1999 OBA President Doug Sanders
of Poteau unveil a bronze bas-relief plaque recognizing John
Shipp. |
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Members of Mr. Shipp’s
family, including his widow, Barty (fifth from left), were present
at the ceremony. |
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The plaza design
incorporates a water feature and a wheelchair-accessible ramp.
Additionally, sliding doors with an electronic eye replaced the
existing front doors. |
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1994 OBA President
Sid Dunagan, OBA Executive Director John Morris Williams, OBA
President-Elect Stephen Beam, OBA President Bill Grimm and
Justice Tom Colbert |
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1997 OBA President
Willie Baker, Justice James Edmondson, Justice Steven Taylor,
1999 OBA President Doug Sanders, 2006 OBA President Bill Grimm,
Justice Tom Colbert and 2001 OBA President Buddy Neal |
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Kim Spady and Judge
Gary Lumpkin |
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Guests gathered
at a reception following the dedication. |
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