DURANT, OK – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) Chief Gary Batton issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby.
“Gov. Anoatubby’s impact on the Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma and all tribes in our state have been immeasurable,” said Batton. “It has been an honor and a joy to work with him over the years, and I’m grateful to call him a friend. He has helped people understand the value and importance of tribal sovereignty and has been a role model for tribes seeking to expand their business activities to provide more services to their members and communities. His vision and leadership, along with his kindness and compassion, will live on and not be forgotten.”
“We are confident in Chris Anoatubby’s abilities to continue moving the Chickasaw Nation in a positive direction, and we look forward to continuing our work on shared goals and priorities,” added Batton.