Fred M. Mills MASTERS Public Service Award 2024

Corporal Joseph T. Peart, Troop I

Corporal Joseph T. Peart has become a familiar and comfortable presence in his community, greeting everyone he meets with a smile and a handshake. He is an ambassador for the Special Olympics in Troop I, and participates in all Super Plunges. In 2024, Corporal Peart raised nearly $7,000 for the Special Olympics.  He has served as an assistant coach for the Missouri Special Olympics Track and Field USA team, as a member of the Missouri Special Olympics Torch Run Committee, and as the lead organizer for the Tip-A-Cop event.

Corporal Peart’s positive attitude and enthusiastic efforts to support the Special Olympics and his community prove his character and willingness to sacrifice his personal time to benefit others.

Fred M. Mills MASTERS Public Service Award honors Corporal Peart for both his professional and personal service to the citizens of Missouri.