ATLANTA (September 25, 2014) | Senator John Albers (R –Roswell) recognized several families with children undergoing cancer treatment as part of Child Cancer Awareness Month on Wednesday, September 17 at the Georgia State Capitol. In addition to a senate resolution presented by Senator Albers, the families were honored with a proclamation by Governor Nathan Deal. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Honors Childhood Cancer Patients and Families at Georgia State Capitol”
Sen. John Albers Condemns the Fulton County Commission for Irresponsible Actions
ATLANTA (September 8, 2014) | Last week Fulton County commissioners passed a resolution urging Sheriff Ted Jackson to stop cooperating with federal immigration authorities under a variety of conditions. Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) strongly condemns the Fulton County Commission for their irresponsible actions.
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Sen. Albers Joins Governor Deal for Bill Signings at the Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA (April 24, 2014) | Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) joined Governor Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, April 22, to sign the following bills he sponsored into law: SB 207, SB 235, SB 358, and SB 386. Continue reading “Sen. Albers Joins Governor Deal for Bill Signings at the Georgia State Capitol”
Resolution Urging Congress to Increase U.S. Visas for Korean Citizens Passes Georgia Senate
ATLANTA (March 3, 2014) | Senate Resolution 941, which urges Congress to increase the number of visas awarded to Korean citizens who work in certain specialty industries, passed the Georgia Senate today by a vote of 51 to 1. The resolution was sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R – Duluth). Continue reading “Resolution Urging Congress to Increase U.S. Visas for Korean Citizens Passes Georgia Senate”
Senate Bill Passes Clarifying the Reporting Process for Missing Foster Children
ATLANTA (March 3, 2014) | The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 358, sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell ), today by a vote of 46 to 0. If passed into law, SB 358 would expand who can file a missing child report with the Missing Children Information Center (MCIC) to include individuals and institutions charged with the care of foster children. Continue reading “Senate Bill Passes Clarifying the Reporting Process for Missing Foster Children”