In addition to Anderson’s new role as Speaker she will continue serving as Chairperson for both the Appropriation and Cultural Committee until after the elections. She is also the Vice-Chair of Congressional Affairs and an active committee member on the Commerce and Economic Development and the Education committees.

 Faren is the youngest of the Osage Legislators, a local resident, she and husband Glade made their home south of Pawhuska. Although she will not seek another term in this year’s election, she has achieved many accomplishments during her political term. Many acknowledge her for being the first to initially honor our Osage Service men and women during the Congressional sessions and for her Legislative works such as; the Open Meetings Act, the Village Chapels, the Independent Press Act, the first to Chair Public Hearings in the Community along with sponsoring numerous appropriations budgets over the last year.

 Thank you, Speaker Anderson for stepping forth to lead and complete this legislative year for the First Osage Congress. We encourage you and wish you a successful term.