Representative Brad Pollitt, a Republican, who represents parts of Johnson and Pettis Counties (District 52) in the Missouri House of Representatives, is scheduled to be the featured speaker at an area event next month. Whiteman Air Force Base’s 33rd Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony is scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, at Memorial Park Cemetery at 3306 Greenridge Road in Sedalia. The event is being held in memory of 2nd Lieutenant George A. Whiteman of the U.S. Air Force (born October 12, 1929; died December 7, 1941). Pollitt was elected to his first two-year term in November 2018. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Pollitt is the owner and operator of Rocher P. Cattle Company LLC. He previously worked as an educator and administrator for 34 years. Pollitt served as a teacher and coach in North Shelby and Sedalia; a principal in Smithton; assistant superintendent in Knob Noster; and superintendent in Sedalia.