JEFFERSON CITY — Senator David Sater, R-Cassville, was named chairman of the Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee today by Senate Leader Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles.

“I am looking forward to serving as chairman of this important committee” said, Sater. “One of the driving forces behind my desire to run for office was to work on behalf of Missouri families and seniors and I am confident we can address some of the real problems facing our state with a commitment to personal responsibility and common-sense values.”

Senator Dempsey said the chairmen of each committee will act as leaders to find solutions to move Missouri forward in a prudent, positive way.

“I’m happy to put my support behind Sen. Sater as Chairman of Seniors, Families, and Children. David has proven he is willing to take the lead on important legislation and makes a commitment to get it to the finish line,” said Sen. Dempsey.

The Seniors, Families and Children Committee reviews legislation related to welfare reform, quality of life for senior citizens, nursing home operations, child support enforcement and other family issues.

Senator Sater was also appointed to the Senate Appropriations Committee which is responsible for crafting a state budget and determining the best use of Missouri’s tax dollars.

“My focus on the budget will be to root out waste, fraud, and abuse and to leave as much money as possible with the taxpayers, where it belongs,” said Sen. Sater. “We are going to push government to be more efficient and cost-effective while still investing in our children’s education and focusing on budget items that bring more money to our state like tourism.”

Senator Sater will continue to serve on the Financial & Governmental Organizations & Elections Committee and the Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee.

For more information on Sen. Sater’s committees or legislation filed by Sen. Sater, please visit his Senate Web site at www.senate.mo.gov/sater.