ATLANTA (November 19, 2013) – Sen. Nan Grogan Orrock (D-Atlanta) was awarded the prestigious Monroe Medal by the President and Board of Visitors of the University of Mary Washington (UMW) in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A 1965 alumna of UMW, Sen. Orrock joined the historic March on Washington, launching her participation in the civil rights movement. The award recognizes her continued role as a civil rights activist and her long career in Georgia state government. Continue reading “Sen. Orrock Recognized at University of Mary Washington Tribute to Dr. James Farmer”
Sen. Nan Orrock Applauds New DDS Online Service
ATLANTA (November 18, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) applauds Georgia Department of Driver Services Commissioner Rob Mikell’s announcement for a new online service allowing drivers to reinstate their license online. The new service enables customers to check their driving reinstatement eligibility, view, print or email a list of their specific reinstatement requirements, pay fees and reinstate driving privileges on the Department of Driver Services (DDS) website – all without a visit or telephone call to the DDS. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Applauds New DDS Online Service”
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Names Sen. Nan Orrock a 2013 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year
ATLANTA (November 8, 2013) – The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP) names Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) as a 2013 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year for her distinguished leadership and an unceasing commitment to assist family physicians and their patients in Georgia. Continue reading “Georgia Academy of Family Physicians Names Sen. Nan Orrock a 2013 Family Medicine Legislative Champion of the Year”
Sen. Nan Orrock Joins Call For Immigration Reform at the White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 25, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) joined President Obama and eight other state lawmakers representing Progressive States Action, as well as leaders from the labor, business, and faith communities, at the White House to renew the call for the U.S. House of Representatives to pass immigration reform yesterday. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Joins Call For Immigration Reform at the White House”
Sen. Nan Orrock Visits Local School to Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week
ATLANTA (October 11, 2013) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) read to a group of students and toured the Easter Seals Child Development Center today as part of Georgia Pre-K Week. Continue reading “Sen. Nan Orrock Visits Local School to Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week”