One of only five people in American history to lead both the House and Senate in a state Legislature will be inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians this afternoon.
Former Missouri House Speaker and former Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard (R-Joplin) will be inducted in a 1 pm ceremony today in the Missouri House. Mr. Richard, who lived in Joplin, has passed away.
House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) will be unveiling the Richard bus at that time. The ceremony is open to the public.
