Bio for Rep. David Day
Representative David Day represents Pulaski and parts of Laclede and Camden Counties (District 148) in the Missouri House of Representatives. Elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004, Rep. Day is also a farmer and rancher.
In addition to his legislative duties Rep. Day served 13 years on the Missouri Farm Bureau Board of Directors and is a member of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau, the Pulaski County Landowners Association, Association of the United States Army (AUSA), the American Legion - Post 298, and an active member of the Pisgah Baptist Church in Dixon. Rep. Day also serves as a member of the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission.
Rep. Day has also served as a Commissioner for the Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Commission, member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Chips Mills, member of the Agriculture Advisory Committees for Senators Ashcroft, Talent and Bond and Congressman Skelton; member of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Landowners Stream Advisory Committee; Board of Directors of the Pulaski Landowners Association and as a member of the Speaker’s Agriculture Task Force for former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives Catherine Hanaway.
Rep. Day served in the United States Army 1st and 13th Field Artillery from 1981-1984 in Ft. Stewart, Georgia. David is a life-long resident of Pulaski County. He currently lives in Dixon Missouri with his wife of 27 years, Leasa who is a counselor at Dixon High School. They have one daughter, Savanna
Awards & Recognition Received by Representative Day
2005: Elected Vice-President of his Freshman Legislative Class
Voted “Freshman Legislator of the Year” by his fellow legislators
Voted “Best Politician” by citizens of Pulaski County
2006: Received the Friend of Agriculture Award from MO Farm Bureau
Received the 100% for Jobs Award from the MO Chamber of Commerce
Voted “Best Politician” by citizens of Pulaski County (2nd year)
Received Appreciation Award from MG Castro of Ft. Leonard Wood
100% Voting Record with National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
2007: Named Legislator of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW)
Named Legislator of the Year by the American Legion
Certificate of Appreciation from the MO Association of Veteran’s Organizations
Received special recognition from the MO Sheriff’s Association
Award for support of the University of Missouri, Rolla (UMR)
Voted “Best Politician” by citizens of Pulaski County (3rd year)
2008: Named Legislator of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW)
Certificate of Appreciation from the Under Secretary of Defense for passage of HB 1678
100% Voting Record with National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
2009: Legislator Appreciation Award from the Pulaski County DAV
Presented the Colors of the Multi-National Task Force East and a
Missouri Flag flown in his honor in Kosovo by BG Larry Kay in
appreciation for Rep. Day's support of the military.
Voted "Best Politican" by citizens of Pulaski County (4th time)
2010: Named Citizen of the Year by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce
100% Voting Record with National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
Received the Friend of Agriculture Award from MO Farm Bureau
Positions Held in the House of Representatives
2005: Committees:
House Agriculture Policy Committee
House Veterans Committee
House Conservation & Natural Resources Committee
Appropriations for Public Safety & Corrections
Majority Floor Whip in the House of Representatives
2006: Committees:
Vice-Chairman of House Conservation & Natural Resources Committee
House Agriculture Policy Committee
House Veterans Committee
Appropriations for Public Safety & Corrections
2007: Committees: Chairman – House Veterans Committee
Vice-Chairman – House Committee on State Parks & Waterways
Workforce Development & Public Safety
Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bio Terrorism and Homeland Security
Chairman – Interim Committee on Veterans’ Services
Interim Committee on the Second Injury Fund
2008: Committees:
Chairman – House Veterans Committee
Vice-Chairman – House Committee on State Parks & Waterways
Workforce Development & Public Safety
Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bio Terrorism and Homeland Security
Interim Committee on Emerging Issues for Agriculture
2009: Committees:
Chairman - House Veterans Committee
Vice-Chairman - House Committee on State Parks & Waterways
Special Committee on Professional Registration & Licensing
Special Committee on General Laws
Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bio Terrorism and Homeland Security
Member of the MO Military Enhancement Commission
2010: Committees:
Chairman - House Veterans Committee
Vice-Chairman - House Committee on State Parks & Waterways
Special Committee on Professional Registration & Licensing
Special Committee on General Laws
Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bio Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Special Standing Committee on Government Accountability & Ethics Reform
Member of the MO Military Preparedness & Enhancement Commission
Joint Committee on Reducing the Size of Missouri State Government
Some of the Endorsements, Past and Present
Missourians United for Life
National Rifle Association (NRA)
MO State Teachers Association (MSTA)
National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
MO Chamber of Commerce
MO Health Care Association
MO Nurses Association
MO State Realtor’s Association
MO Independent Bankers Association
Missouri Credit Unions
MO Auto Carriers Association
MO Nurse Anesthetists
Missouri Right to Life (MRL)
MO Dental Association
MO Insurance Collation
Associated Industries of Missouri
… Just to name a few