Missouri’s U.S. Senators introduce resolution to honor late Kit Bond
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Both of Missouri’s U.S. Senators have introduced a resolution to honor the late Kit Bond at a national level.
On Tuesday, May 20, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said they introduced a resolution to honor former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher “Kit” Bond, who ed away last Tuesday at the age of 86.
“Legendary Missouri Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond honorably served our state as governor and then in the U.S. Senate for 24 years. With his trademark sense of humor and dedication to making Missouri the best state in our union, he helped to improve the lives of generations of Missourians across the Show Me State. As one of his successors in the Senate, I am proud to Senator Hawley in this resolution honoring Kit’s service to our state and a grateful nation,” said Senator Eric Schmitt.
The Senators noted that Bond served as the 47th and 49th Governor of Missouri between 1973 and ‘77 and from 1981 to ‘85. He later served 4 in the U.S. Senate from 1987 to 2011 as he advanced conservative values.
“I Kit as a man who was a champion for Missouri. He knew from an early age that he wanted to serve his state, and he did it with real distinction for many years, both as Governor and Senator,” said Senator Josh Hawley. “Kit was also a personal friend and one of the first people to encourage me to get into politics. Erin and I are grateful for his example of kindness and public service.”
To read the resolution in full, click HERE.
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