WASHINGTON, D.C. – Victor Fugate, Butler, MO, a man who introduced Obama at an appearance at the Uptown Theater, in July, will be among the president’s guests in the audience for the State of the Union address Tuesday night. Fugate wrote to President Obama about his personal situation, and has been able to pay his student loans because of a new program capping monthly payments.
Typically, the White House invites people whose personal stories illustrate themes in the speech to sit with the first lady.
Fugate first wrote to the president three years ago, telling how he went from being an unemployed new father to obtaining his degree and helping low-income patients obtain medical care, according to the White House. He currently works with an agency of the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Fugate credits the Income-Based Repayment Plan for allowing him to complete his education, according to the White House, which said the program allows Fugate and his wife to pay off their student loans at an affordable rate.
The State of the Union Address will begin at 9pm Eastern Time, and delivered from the Chambers of the United States House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
Butler Resident President Obama’s Guest
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