House celebrates veterans recognition day

April 3, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

by Kaden Quinn

Courtesy/Rose Messengill Rep. Willard Haley, R-Eldon, bestows a resolution to Chuck Messengill honoring him for his service to his country.
Courtesy/Rose Messengill Rep. Willard Haley, R-Eldon, bestows a resolution to Chuck Messengill honoring him for his service to his country.

Veterans Recognition Day returned to the Capitol after a five-year hiatus.

A California veteran, Chuck Messengill, was among dozens of veterans honored during the Missouri House of Representatives Veterans Recognition Day Thursday morning.