Cassidy invites Sheriff Deputy to State of the Union

FILE – The chamber of the House of Representatives is seen at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 28, 2022. Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as…

FILE – The chamber of the House of Representatives is seen at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 28, 2022. Expect lots of new faces and fresh political dynamics as President Joe Biden delivers this year’s State of the Union address. That will be coupled with attention to some old problems that have been brought back into painful focus by recent events. Biden on Tuesday night will stand before a joint session of Congress for the first time since voters in the midtem elections handed control of the House to Republicans. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

by: Bjorn Morfin

Posted: Feb 6, 2023 / 10:58 AM CST

Updated: Feb 6, 2023 / 11:32 AM CST

BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) – Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy announced Monday that his guest for the State of the Union will be Detective Will Bankston of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department (EBRSO).

In late January, Bankston saved a man’s life while off-duty, according to the EBRSO Facebook page.

The Facebook post said that Bankston freed a man who was trapped underneath a vehicle with his head pinned under water. Bankston was able to pull the man’s head above water, dragged him to safety, and began performing life-saving measures.

According to a press release, Bankston will now be Cassidy’s guest at the State of the Union on Tuesday.

“Detective Bankston jumped into action to save a man’s life without a second thought,” said Cassidy. “His acts embody what it means to protect and serve.”

“I am delighted he’s my guest at this year’s State of the Union,” Cassidy continued.

The State of the Union will take place on Feb. 7.