Rep. Jody Richards, the longest serving Speaker of the House in Kentucky's history, received an honorary doctorate from Western Kentucky University on Dec. 19.
Richards received an honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service during WKU's 166th Commencement.
"It was a very special moment for me and I know it was for him," WKU President Gary Ransdell said.
Dr. Ransdell called Richards a consummate statesman and public servant and a champion for economic development and education for the region, WKU and Kentucky. "This honor is so richly deserved," he said.
