JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon issued the following statement regarding the death today of former state Sen. Harold Caskey:
“Throughout his life, Harold Caskey was a true champion for the people of west-central Missouri and for working men and women all across our state. As a state senator, Harold’s leadership and depth of legislative knowledge had a real and positive impact on the lives of his constituents and helped guide many of his colleagues, including me during my six years in the Senate. Demonstrating that he would not let the loss of his sight keep him from continuing to serve the state that he loved so much, even during his later years Harold continued to be a strong advocate for Missourians who are blind or visually impaired. Harold’s intelligence, sense of humor and dedication to public service inspired us all. My thoughts and prayers, as well as those of the First Lady, are with Kay and all the members of their family.
