For the second year in a row, Oklahoma’s governor has declared June to be the “Month for Life,” reaffirming the state’s commitment to valuing human life from conception and recognizing the state’s annual “March for Life,” which also takes place in June.
The proclamation coincides with the three-year anniversary since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
The proclamation emphasizes, “The inherent dignity and value of every human life are fundamental principles that shape our society.”
It continues, “The Month for Life provides an opportunity for Oklahoma to foster a culture of life and build a future where the unborn are respected and protected from the moment of conception.”
The official order also recognizes the Oklahoma March for Life which is scheduled for June 7 at the Oklahoma state capitol. To RSVP for the state’s march for life or learn more information, click here.
The declaration celebrates the important work of the March for Life in not only galvanizing hundreds of thousands of people to demonstrate peacefully for life-affirming laws, but also their work to advance a culture of life through education, outreach, advocacy and policy.
In a post on X, Oklahoma’s governor wrote “It’s simple: Life begins at conception. We’re committed to supporting moms every step. God has a plan for every life.”
Today, I proudly proclaimed June as the Month for Life in Oklahoma.
— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) June 2, 2025
It’s simple:
• Life begins at conception
• We’re committed to supporting moms every step
• God has a plan for every life
Learn more about how we’re supporting life and families at https://t.co/pXGorDM0xR. pic.twitter.com/zzJvoJdQBd
He then linked to a state website with resources to support Oklahoma parents and babies “before, during and after birth.” The webpage includes links to additional information regarding pregnancy, parenting, adoption and financial assistance.
Oklahoma is among 18 states that authorize state funding to assist pregnancy help organizations. For fiscal year 2025, Oklahoma has allocated $18 million to fund pregnancy resources centers.
Oklahoma law protects preborn human life from the moment of conception.
Oklahoma regularly ranks in the top five on the Life List, produced by Americans United for Life, recognizing the work each state does to advance a culture of life.
As previously reported by the Daily Citizen, there is also an effort at the federal level to commemorate the reversal of Roe with a “Life Month Resolution” (H.J. Res. 98).
H.J. Res. 98 calls for the creation of June “Life Month,” citing, among other things, “America’s founding documents explicitly affirm the equality of all people and their inalienable right to life.”
The Declaration of Independence clearly asserts that we are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights and among them are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Life is a first right because it’s impossible to have any of the other rights without it.
Focus on the Family celebrates the renewed desire in Oklahoma and in Washington, D.C. to see human life given the respect and dignity it is due.
The Bible is clear. As human beings, we are made in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 states, “So God created humanity in his own image (ESV).”
By virtue of being human, God has uniquely set us apart as moral, spiritual, and intellectual beings. Our value is not determined by age, location, ability or dependency.
All human life deserves to be protected from the womb to the tomb.
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