Vivek Malek was inaugurated as the 48th Missouri State Treasurer in the Missouri House Chamber, where he pledged a fiscally conservative approach to protecting tax dollars, providing opportunities for growth, and promoting success for all Missourians. Malek, 45, of Wildwood in St. Louis County, is the first person of Indian descent and the first person of color to hold statewide office in Missouri. He has been a successful immigration law attorney, helping others achieve the American Dream of legal citizenship. He was appointed on December 20 by Governor Mike Parson to succeed Scott Fitzpatrick, who was elected Missouri State Auditor. "America is a place of unlimited possibilities, where you can achieve anything if you work hard and get an education – this is the American Dream. As your State Treasurer, I will stand up for Missourians to ensure you are able to realize your God-given potential," Malek said in the Missouri House Chamber, after being sworn into office by U.
Vivek Malek was inaugurated Tuesday, Jan. 17, as the 48th Missouri State Treasurer in the Missouri House Chamber, where he pledged a fiscally conservative approach to protecting tax dollars, providing
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