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- ↑ Rodgers, Kim (February 3, 1995). "Keating Names Gary Sherrer Secretary of Environment". The Journal Record.
- ↑ Office of Governor Fallin (January 14, 2011). "Governor Fallin Names Gary Sherrer Secretary of the Environment". State of Oklahoma. Retrieved January 18, 2011.
- ↑ Office of Governor Fallin (June 28, 2013). "Secretary of Environment Gary Sherrer to Resign". State of Oklahoma. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
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