NEWS
From the Office of
Representative Scott Fitzpatrick
158th District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 14, 2015
CONTACT: Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick
(417) 847-7343
Rep. Fitzpatrick Named Vice Chairman of the House Budget Committee
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Newly elected Speaker of the House John Diehl (R-Town and Country) announced today that Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick (R-Cassville) will serve as Vice Chairman of the House Budget Committee for the 98th General Assembly. The committee, tasked with drafting the state’s $26 billion budget, is among the most important in the state legislature. Rep. Fitzpatrick will play a key role in the development of the state’s spending priorities.
“I am very appreciative that Speaker Diehl has given me the opportunity to serve in this capacity,” said Fitzpatrick. “Since I was first elected, I have taken a keen interest in the budget, doing my best to prevent excessive spending, and identifying waste that could potentially be cut from the state budget. I will do my absolute best to serve the people of the 158th district and the State of Missouri as the Vice Chairman of the Budget Committee.”
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