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State Rep. Steve Lynch Praises Governor’s Decision to Sign Office of Military Advocate Bill

 

 

WAYNESVILLE, Mo.  – Governor Nixon signed legislation today that will establish the Office of Military Advocate.  Located within the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission, the sole purpose of the office will be to remain a positive voice by advocating for the military in Missouri.  Rep. Steve Lynch, who co-sponsored the legislation, was proud to see the governor support Missouri’s military by signing it into law.

 

“This week has been a huge victory for both Missouri and our military and we will continue to make keeping the military in Missouri a top priority,” said Lynch, R-Waynesville.  “The military continues to have a positive impact in our economy and by creating this office; we are letting our military know that they have our support now and in the future.”
Appointed by the governor, the office will be administered by a military advocate and will serve a term of six years.  The Department of Economic Development will provide the administrative support and staff needed for the office.

 

The legislation will go into effect on August 28, 2015. For any questions, please contact Rep. Lynch’s office at 573-751-1446.