Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) introduced a resolution honoring former United States Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher ‘‘Kit’’ Bond. Bond passed away on May 13, 2025 at the age of 86.
Bond served as the 47th and 49th Governor of Missouri, serving from 1973 to 1977 and again from 1981 to 1985. He later served four terms in the United States Senate from 1987 to 2011 where he advanced conservative values, championed infrastructure, advocated for Missouri farmers, and strengthened national defense.
“I remember Kit as a man who was a champion for Missouri. He knew from an early age that he wanted to serve his state, and he did it with real distinction for many years, both as Governor and Senator,” said Senator Hawley. “Kit was also a personal friend and one of the first people to encourage me to get into politics. Erin and I are grateful for his example of kindness and public service.”
“Legendary Missouri Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond honorably served our state as governor and then in the U.S. Senate for 24 years. With his trademark sense of humor and dedication to making Missouri the best state in our union, he helped to improve the lives of generations of Missourians across the Show Me State. As one of his successors in the Senate I am proud to join Senator Hawley in this resolution honoring Kit’s service to our state and a grateful nation,” said Senator Eric Schmitt.
Read the full resolution here.