Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
Gov. Blunt Statement on Agriculture Director Nominee's Unanimous, Bi-Partisan Approval
JEFFERSON CITY– Gov. Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee's unanimous, bi-partisan vote to approve Katie Smith's appointment as Director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
"I am pleased that senators on both sides of the aisle on the committee share my confidence in Katie Smith's ability to successfully serve our state as Missouri's Agriculture Director."
"Mrs. Smith has spent her life and career working to further Missouri agriculture interests and values. Her direct and practical experience with farming and agriculture in working on her family's farm, earning her degree from the University of Missouri's College of Agriculture, promoting Missouri agriculture in our nation's legislative chambers and her experience in the executive branch of government will serve the people and Missouri agriculture well."A
"Missourians can be proud she has agreed to serve our state and I look forward to working with her as the Director of Agriculture."