As a state, we endured the hardships of the Dust Bowl, rebuilt after devastating tornadoes and carried forward with strength and compassion following the tragedy of the Murrah Building bombing. Each challenge tested us, but each one also revealed the character that defines the 'Oklahoma Way.' ... Tulsa was built not only by entrepreneurs and workers but also by philanthropists, civic leaders and neighbors who understood that progress is strongest when it is shared. That spirit of generosity continues to guide us today.