Senator Caskey honored during "Back to the Blue" banquet

Senator Harold Caskey was the honored guest Saturday evening as Democrats gathered during the “Back to the Blue”, annual banquet held on the former Richards Gebaur air force base in Belton.

Each year an outstanding Democrat has been honored during the banquet. This year the members made the decision to retire the award previously given and give one award to an outstanding leader. Caskey was chosen as the first recipient.

Missouri Attorney General, Chris Koster presented the award and recognized Caskey for his dedication and commitment. Koster publicly announced to the crowd attending that the “Outstanding Democrat Leadership Award”, will now be known as “The Harold Caskey Award ” in his honor. 

This week marked the 20th anniversary of the crime victims rights legislation. Senator Harold Caskey was publicly recognized for his part in the milestone. Koster spoke highly of Caskey’s accomplishments during his terms as State Senator of the 31st District, noting that Caskey, passed over 321 bills during his tenure in Office.

Also in attendance was Anne McCaskill, sister of United State Senator, Clair McCaskill. State Treasurer Clint Zwifel, former Auditor and Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Susan Montee, 4th District Congress Candidate Teresa Hensley and many Union Representatives, Local Candidates and Activists.

-story courtesy of FM 92 the Bullet