Something called 'the Oklahoma Standard' became known throughout the world. It means resilience in the face of adversity. It means a strength and compassion that will not be defeated.

He was the president of the Council of State Governments in 2007. Election results. His second term ended on January 10 2011 as Oklahoma governors and other statewide elected officeholders are sworn-in on the second Monday every four years.

Henry faced Republican US Representative Ernest Istook for re-election on November 7 2006 and won with 66% of the vote. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party he was elected governor in 2002.