ATLANTA (February 21, 2014) | Sen. Ed Harbison (D- Columbus), Chairman of the Senate Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee, was recently awarded the Vietnam War Commemoration Certificate of Appreciation for his dedicated service to Georgia’s veterans. With over two decades of service in the State Senate, the Department of Defense cited his unwavering commitment to the service men and women of Georgia with numerous legislative efforts aimed at enhancing veteran’s quality of life. Continue reading “Sen. Ed Harbison Awarded Vietnam War Commemoration Certificate of Appreciation”
Sen. Harbison Featured in NCSL Magazine
ATLANTA (August 14, 2013) – Sen. Ed Harbison (D– Columbus) was recently featured in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) State Legislatures Magazine’s July/August edition in an article titled GI Jobs . Continue reading “Sen. Harbison Featured in NCSL Magazine”
Sen. Harbison Recognizes Dr. Archie Rainey
ATLANTA (March 21, 2013) –Senator Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) co-sponsored Senate Resolution 425 which recognizes Dr. Archie Rainey, a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award from the Peace Officers Association of Georgia. Continue reading “Sen. Harbison Recognizes Dr. Archie Rainey”
Sen. Harbison Leads Passage of Resolution to Protect Fort Benning
ATLANTA (March 4, 2013) –Senator Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) led the unanimous passage of Senate Resolution 201 which asks the Department of the Army carefully consider the socioeconomic impact the Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Army 2020 Force Restructuring will have on Fort Benning. Continue reading “Sen. Harbison Leads Passage of Resolution to Protect Fort Benning”
Sen. Harbison Named Chairman of Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee
ATLANTA (January 15, 2013) – Senator Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) has been named the Chairman of the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee for the 2013- 2014 term by the Senate Committee on Assignments.