Official Press Releases
By President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams
November 19, 2010
The Thanksgiving holiday reminds us that true riches come from the love and support of friends and family, a strong faith, and the privilege it is to be an American and a Georgian. If you can count these among your blessings, you have much to be thankful for this year.
By State Sen. Greg Goggans
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches it brings with it a wonderful time for us all to reflect on what is truly important and meaningful in life. On this very significant day, with origins tracing back to our country’s earliest history, we have the privilege of gathering with family and friends and celebrating the things that no economic downturn or recession can take away from us: the true riches of love, friendship, faith, and pride in being an American and a Georgian. Continue reading “A Time to Give Thanks”
ATLANTA (November 18, 2010) – Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) made the following statement today regarding the second meeting of the Special Joint Study Committee on Immigration Reform:
Continue reading “Joint Immigration Study Committee Holds Second Meeting at the Capitol”
ATLANTA (November 16, 2010) – Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) will travel to Nairobi, Kenya this week for the 2010 Global Peace Convention, a world-level platform where leaders gather to share ideas on how to build lasting world peace. He will join social entrepreneurs, interfaith leaders, and prominent government, civic and academic representatives at the Kenyatta International Conference Center from Wednesday, Nov. 17 through Saturday, Nov. 20 to celebrate the Global Peace Festival Foundation’s (GPFF) annual convention.
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ATLANTA (November 16, 2010) – Governor-elect Nathan Deal appointed State Senator Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) today to serve on the elite panel that will guide his transition to become Georgia’s governor in January. The 26-member Deal Transition Team will advise Deal on policy and budget matters and assist the governor in hiring the key members of his official staff.
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