Oklahoma: A Story Through Her People
A full-color photography book showcasing Oklahoma paired with the histories of companies, institutions, and organizations that have made the state great.
A full-color photography book showcasing Oklahoma paired with the histories of companies, institutions, and organizations that have made the state great.
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future and the future of your children’s lives.<br />
Work can add to our satisfaction, success,<br />
and happiness. It can give hope.<br />
Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan once<br />
said, “The best social program is a job.”<br />
“Employment impacts all of our lives.<br />
When we help people find a job, it helps<br />
restore confidence and provides them hope,”<br />
Funk said. “A job helps them take care of<br />
their family. There is honor and fulfillment in<br />
hard work. There is tremendous personal<br />
value in a job well done.”<br />
Frank Robert Smith is just one example of<br />
a job seeker wanting to find a fulfilling career.<br />
With his unemployment running out<br />
and money from his retirement package<br />
dwindling, Smith was hurting financially. The<br />
former Massachusetts drug store assistant<br />
manager had lost his job and spent many<br />
nights sleeping in his car.<br />
“I had hit rock bottom and was more<br />
than ready to make a fresh start at something<br />
worthwhile,” Smith said. “I was almost out<br />
of hope when I went to the public library<br />
and used the computer to Google temp agencies.<br />
The one that sounded most appealing<br />
was Express.”<br />
Smith wanted to work and Express found<br />
him quite a few job assignments. Because he<br />
was not afraid to stock shelves, unload trucks,<br />
sweep floors, and rake lawns, Smith showed<br />
how determined he was to work hard.<br />
“Express taught me to appreciate the jobs<br />
I got and to make the best of each one,”<br />
Smith said. “Now, when I get jobs that<br />
involve a bit more responsibility, I really<br />
appreciate them. The jobs have done<br />
wonders for my self-confidence.”<br />
Above: International headquarters<br />
employees support the Thunder during the<br />
NBA finals.<br />
Below: Bob Funk and former <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
Governor George Nigh.<br />
O K L A H O M A P A R T N E R S<br />
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