ATLANTA (January 9, 2009) –Sen. Jeff Chapman (R-Brunswick) was appointed to vice-chairman of the Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle for the 2008-2009 term of the Georgia General Assembly. Sen. Chapman will also continue to serve as the secretary of the Senate Public Safety Committee.
The Senator will again serve as a member of the Senate Insurance and Labor and Natural Resources and the Environment Committees.
“I appreciate Lieutenant Governor Cagle for entrusting me with these responsibilities,” Sen. Chapman said. “This day and age, security is an extremely important issue, and I will make sure it is provided to Georgia’s citizens.”
The Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee handles legislation and oversight related to Georgia’s Department of Defense, military personnel, Department of Homeland Security, emergency response organizations, and organizations providing service to military veterans.
Sen. Chapman was elected to the Georgia Senate in 2004. On Monday, January 12 he will be officially sworn in for his third term as the state Senator representing the 3rd Senate District.
Sen. Jeff Chapman represents the 3rd Senate District which includes Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn and McIntosh counties. He may be reached by phone at 404.656.0045 or by e-mail at jeff.chapman@senate.ga.gov
Press Release
For Immediate Release:
January 9, 2009
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Hayley Howell, Senate Press Office Aide
hayley.howell@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028