ATLANTA (June 6, 2014) | The Georgia Chamber has named Sen. Fran Millar (R-Atlanta) as the recipient of the organization’s annual “Legislator of the Year” award for his service to the Georgia State Senate. Sen. Millar is a strong advocate for Georgia’s business community and has earned an A+ rating on the last three Georgia Chamber legislative scorecards.
“I am honored to be recognized by the Georgia Chamber for my efforts to advance Georgia’s business community,” said Sen. Fran Millar. “Job creation is one of the most important issues facing Georgia today and is a crucial component to bringing investment and long-term economic growth to the state.”
The “Legislator of the Year” award is presented annually to elected officials who work to advance the Georgia Chamber’s core priorities, which include education, business and industry development, legal reform and economic competitiveness.
“In the face of strong and vocal opposition, Senator Millar stood firm in his support of the continued implementation of the Common Core State Standards – something we believe is critical to Georgia’s ability to build a 21st century workforce,” said Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark.
During the 2014 Legislative Session, Sen. Millar partnered with Gov. Nathan Deal to save DeKalb County’s School accreditation and advocated for the state’s continued participation in Common Core State Standards. Sen. Millar also offered his support to the passage of Senate Resolution 415, a measure aimed at enhancing Georgia’s favorable tax and fiscal environment.
Elected to the Georgia State Senate in 2011, Sen. Millar currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Retirement Committee, Vice Chairman of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC) and Secretary of the Health and Human Services Committee. Sen. Millar is also a member of the Rules and Education and Youth Committees.
For Immediate Release:
June 6, 2014
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Director
Shawna Mercer, Sr. Communications Specialist
shawna.mercer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028