Senators Elected as 2013-2014 Deputy Whips

ATLANTA (January 14, 2013) – Senate Majority Whip Senator Cecil Staton (R-Macon) has selected four Deputy Whips for the 152nd Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

  • Chief Deputy Whip – Senator Buddy Carter (R-Pooler)
  • Senior Deputy Whip – Senator Fran Millar (R-Atlanta)
  • Deputy Whip – Senator-Elect Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna)
  • Deputy Whip – Senator-Elect Burt Jones (R-Milledgeville)

“I appreciate the willingness of my fellow colleagues to serve in this important leadership role for the Republican caucus,” said Sen. Staton. “I’m glad to have these committed senators to help guide us through the tough decisions we have ahead in the 2013 session.”

Deputy Whips are primarily responsible for facilitating daily administrative duties within the caucus and legislative body. The first term of the 152nd Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly will convene January 14, 2013, at the Georgia State Capitol.

RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 14, 2013

For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Shawna Mercer, Sr. Communications Specialist
Shawna.Mercer@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028