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- ↑ "Rep. Eric Proctor observes last day in office at Owasso Library, honored with prestigious award". Tulsaworld.com. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ↑ "Business People: Eric Proctor, First Oklahoma Bank". Tulsa World . June 11, 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
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