Senator Mike Cunningham

For Immediate Release: Jan. 11, 2013	Contact: Doris Broeker (573) 751-1882
Senator Mike Cunningham Appointed to Numerous Missouri Senate Committees
JEFFERSON CITY — Senator Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, was appointed yesterday to serve on several Senate committees, most notably to serve as vice chair of the Senate Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee. This particular committee considers legislation relating to banks, state government, and elections, among other issues. “I’m honored to be appointed to serve in this important leadership role for the Missouri Senate,” Sen. Cunningham said. “In my position, I will help ensure that our valuable financial institutions across Missouri run smoothly and that state policy helps encourage job growth and economic development, not hinder it. I look forward to considering legislation to make our state a better place to live, work, and raise a family.” More specifically, the Senate Committee on Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections considers legislation relating to banks and banking, savings and loan associations, and other financial institutions. The committee also works on legislation relating to departments, boards, bureaus, and commissions of state government, the internal operation of any state agency, and the effect of federal legislation upon any state agency. Legislation affecting elections in the state is also commonly referred to the committee. Senator Cunningham was also appointed to serve on the Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee; the Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee; and the Veterans’ Affairs and Health Committee. Senator Cunningham was sworn in Wed., Jan. 9, to represent the 33rd Senatorial District in Missouri. He previously served as representative for District 145 in the Missouri House of Representatives. The senator resides in Rogersville, Mo., has three children, and, in addition to his legislative duties, is a livestock farmer. Senator Cunningham takes the oath of office for the 33rd Senatorial District on Wed., Jan. 9, 2013. Please call Sen. Cunningham’s office for a higher resolution photo at (573) 751-1882.