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Sen. Orrock Honors U.S. Rep. John Lewis in the Senate

Sen. Nan Orrock and U.S. Rep. John Lewis
U.S. Rep. John Lewis and State Sen. Nan Orrock pictured in the Senate Chamber

ATLANTA (March 29, 2011) – State Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) welcomed U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Senate Chamber this week to recognize him for his lifetime of achievement and as the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

“I was proud to welcome such a distinguished figure in Georgia politics to our State Capitol. Every day that we enjoy the rights of justice and equality, we owe thanks to the work of Congressman Lewis who put his life on the line to fight for our freedoms,” said Orrock. “The long shadow cast by his accomplishments should serve as an inspiration to America’s future leaders to continue working to preserve human rights.”

In February, Lewis earned the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The award was established by President Harry Truman in 1945 to recognize civilians for their efforts during World War II, and was later resumed by President John F. Kennedy as a way to bestow honor for distinguished non-military service to this country.

A renowned civil rights leader, Lewis organized marches and protests across the South in order to end racial segregation. He nearly lost his life for the cause of “Bloody Sunday” when he and other marchers were beaten unconscious by law enforcement officers during a march for voting rights. Lewis is the last surviving speaker of the 1963 March on Washington, which culminated at the Lincoln Memorial with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Sen. Nan Orrock represents the 36th Senate District, which includes portions of Fulton County. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.8054 or via e-mail at nan.orrock@senate.ga.gov.

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
March 29, 2011
For Information Contact:
Natalie Strong, Director
Kallarin Richards, Deputy Director
Kallarin.Richards@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

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State legislators and Ms. CEO Inc. to announce initiative to make Georgia a model state for creating new jobs and economic progress among women entrepreneurs

More than 100 women business owners to convene at State Capitol for second annual ‘Women Entrepreneurs Day in Georgia’

ATLANTA (March 15, 2011) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will join fellow legislators and Ms. CEO Inc. to officially announce House Resolution 409 and a Senate resolution recognizing Women Entrepreneurs Day in Georgia at the State Capitol, and to announce a new initiative to make Georgia a model state for creating new jobs and economic progress among women entrepreneurs.  The announcement will detail a plan to boost the success of Georgia’s 278,250 woman-owned small businesses – turning more of them into job-creating companies and contributing an additional $500 million, or more, to Georgia’s economy annually.

WHO:

  • Senator Nan Orrock and others
  • Members of the House Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation: Reps. Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates), Paulette Braddock (R–Hiram), Barbara Sims (R–Augusta), Gloria Tinubu (D–Atlanta), and Amy Carter (R-Valdosta), with Rep. Michele Henson (D-Stone Mountain) of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
  • Felicia Joy, creator of ‘Women Entrepreneurs Day in Georgia’ and founder of Ms. CEO Inc.

WHEN: Monday, March 21, 2011
11:15 a.m. – Press Conference

WHERE: State Capitol – outside on the Washington Street side of the building

*If there is inclement weather, the press conference will be held in the Senate press conference room on the main floor of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building (room 203) located at 18 Capitol Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.

Sen. Nan Orrock represents the 36th Senate District, which includes portions of Fulton County.  She may be reached at 404.463.8054 or by e-mail at nan.orrock@senate.ga.gov.

ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
March 15, 2011
For Information Contact:
Natalie Strong, Director
Kallarin Richards, Deputy Director
Kallarin.Richards@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028

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55 Georgia Legislators Urge Ratification of New START Treaty

Georgia state legislators meet with U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson in November to encourage passage of the New START Treaty.

ATLANTA (December 21, 2010) – The United States Senate continues debate on the New START treaty this week, an arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. A delegation of Georgia legislators is releasing a letter signed by 55 members of the Georgia General Assembly that was delivered to U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), encouraging them to vote for ratification of New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty).

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Legislators and Community Groups Call for Economic Considerations for Immigrant Law

Concerns are raised about potential negative impact on Georgia’s economy

ATLANTA (December 16, 2010) – Anticipated legislative proposals from the Georgia General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Committee on Immigration Reform are raising serious concerns about the impact on Georgia’s fragile economic recovery outlook.  In the face of Congressional failure to address immigration reform, the threat of job killing measures such as those that passed in Arizona loom over the upcoming legislative session.  Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) and Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone) call for comprehensive hearings that will look at the problem and demand a solution to protect Georgia’s security and economic recovery.

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