ATLANTA (November 17, 2022) | In response to the passing of the Georgia General Assembly Speaker of the House David Ralston, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman Sen. Tonya Anderson (D – Lithonia) issues the following statement:
“The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Georgia House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston. I want to wish his family our condolences during this difficult time. Over the years, we appreciate his willingness to work across the aisle to push forth public policy beneficial to all Georgians such as the Hate Crime Legislation, repealing the Citizen’s Arrest Law, and passing the Mental Health Parity Act,” said Sen. Anderson. His leadership and pragmatism will be missed.”
Established in 1975, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is a 501(c)3 non-profit, nonpartisan organization comprising of 68 Georgia House and Senate members.
For more information about the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, please visit www.gablackcaucus.org or write to media@gablackcaucus.org.
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Senator Tonya Anderson represents the 43rd Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale counties. She may be reached by email at tonya.anderson@senate.ga.gov