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TLANTA (June 9, 2016) | Sen. Marty Harbin (R – Tyrone) spoke at a Memorial Day Ceremony in Fayette County on Monday, May 30, 2016. The event was held at the plaza in front of Peachtree City Hall and the Fayetteville Cemetery to commemorate and honor our country’s fallen soldiers.
“It was a wonderful privilege to join the Fayette County community on Memorial Day to honor the courageous men and women who have defended our great nation for many years,” said Sen. Harbin. “Sadly, many of these soldiers never returned home. Remembering this solemn fact, let us honor the sacrifice of our military veterans and their fallen brothers and sisters each and every day with a sincere thank you. Shall we never forget the price of freedom.”
Sen. Harbin was joined at the event by military veterans, their families and community members. Other speakers at the event included Vietnam veteran and Councilman Mike King, local resident and Army veteran Brig. Gen. Peter Madsen and Fayetteville Mayor Ed Johnson, a retired Navy Commander.
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Sen. Marty Harbin is Vice-Chairman of the Government Oversight Committee. He represents the 16th Senate District, which includes Lamar, Spalding and Pike counties and a portion Fayette County. He may be reached at 404.656.0078 or by email at Marty.harbin@senate.ga.gov.
For Immediate Release:
June 9, 2016
For Information Contact:
Ines Owens, Acting Director
Gavriella Coffman, Communications Associate
Gavriella.coffman@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028