ATLANTA—Georgia State Representative Barry Fleming (R-Augusta), Majority Whip, today announced that he has tapped State Representative Billy Horne (R-Newnan) to serve as Deputy Whip for the 2007-2008 legislative term.
“The role of Deputy Whip is crucial in determining the leanings of the caucus and advancing our common-sense conservative vision for Georgia,” Fleming said. “Representative Horne will be an invaluable asset in this leadership position and I look forward to working with him in the coming months.”
Deputy Whips will each be assigned to track the thoughts and receive input from members of the Republican Caucus. When key legislation is presented for consideration on the House floor, Deputy Whips will assist the Majority Whip in gathering information about the leanings of caucus members.
The Deputy Whips are Representatives Clay Cox serving as Chief Deputy Whip, Martin Scott serving as Assistant Chief Deputy Whip, Doug Collins, Katie Dempsey, Melvin Everson, Allen Freeman, Mark Hatfield, Billy Horne, Mike Keown, Roger Lane, Ed Lindsey, Jay Neal, Ed Setzler, Barbara Sims, and Willie Talton.
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