ATLANTA (January 5, 2009) – State Senator John Wiles (R-Marietta) has been chosen by Senator Mitch Seabaugh (R-Sharpsburg) to serve as chief deputy whip of the Senate.
“We face some tough issues in the 2009 session, and constituents are looking to us to provide the strong leadership Georgia needs for economic growth and fiscal responsibility,” said Sen. Wiles. “I look forward to providing that leadership and am honored to serve the Senate in this role.”
In his position as chief deputy whip, Sen. Wiles will serve as part of the Senate Leadership Team second to the majority whip, Sen. Seabaugh. Sen. Wiles will assume responsibility in the absence of the majority whip, which is charged with ensuring the desired attendance of majority members are present at important votes, and is also responsible for counting votes.
Sen. Wiles, who has served as deputy whip to the Senate since 2006, will take office as chief deputy whip with fellow Senate leadership when the legislature convenes on January 12.
Sen. John Wiles serves as Chairman of the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee. He represents the 37th Senate District which includes a portion of Cobb County. He may be reached by phone at 404.657.0406 or by e-mail at john.wiles@senate.ga.gov.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 5, 2009
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Kallarin Richards, Senior Communications Specialist
kallarin.richards@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028