Sen. Orrock to Recognize Pulitzer Prize Author Douglas Blackmon in Senate Chamber

ATLANTA (April 19, 2010) – Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta) will recognize Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon in the Senate Chamber tomorrow. Author of “Slavery by Another Name,” Blackmon currently serves as The Wall Street Journal’s bureau chief in Atlanta. Orrock will present Blackmon with a Senate Resolution honoring his many achievements in journalism.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
              Chamber convenes at 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Senate Chamber of the State Capitol
                 18 Capitol Square
                 Atlanta, GA 30324

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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.