Kem Family Named 2010 Oklahoma Family of the Year

On Family Day, now a little over a week ago, Oklahoma Family Policy Council and the Character Council of Central Oklahoma announced that (drum roll, please!) the David and Janet Kem Family, of Edmond, is the 2010 Oklahoma Family of the Year. And what a fine selection their family is!

Dr. and Mrs. Kem, who have been married nearly 51 years, have five children and 21 grandchildren. Professionally, Dr. David C. Kem is the George Lynn Cross Research Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. He is also a guiding force behind the annual A. Kurt Weiss Lectureship on Biomedical Ethics, which for 23 years has challenged O.U. medical students statewide to practice medicine with the highest moral and ethical values. Janet is a faithful wife, mother, mentor, and citizen-activist.

On Family Day, April 1, the Kems were recognized publicly by the state House of Representatives. As a surprise, their five children and many of their 21 grandchildren traveled to Oklahoma City for the recognition. The Kems will again be recognized publicly at the upcoming National Day of Prayer observance at the state Capitol on May 6. You're welcome to attend that annual event, as well.

Congratulations, Dr. and Mrs. Kem! We at OFPC also wish to publicly thank the 25 pro-family organizations that participated in this year's successful Family Day at the State Capitol event.

P.S.  Perhaps you know an Oklahoma family deserving of this honor? We invite you to help nominate the Oklahoma Family of the Year for next year.  You can learn more about the nomination process and criteria by clicking here.