ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) was recently appointed by Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve as a member of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission.
“I am incredibly honored to be appointed to this important commission by Speaker Ralston,” said Rep. Williams. “Georgia’s military population and installations are tremendous economic drivers in our state, and it is critical that we continue to sustain and further develop this vital industry. I look forward to sharing my experiences as a Vietnam veteran and a member of the House Military Affairs Working Group with my fellow commission members as we work to protect, support and grow Georgia’s military.”
Established by Senate Bill 395, the Georgia Joint Defense Commission will advise the governor and Georgia General Assembly on defense and military issues with the goal of supporting the long-term viability and development of the military, both active-duty and civilian, in Georgia.
For more information on SB 395, please click here.
Representative Al Williams represents the citizens of District 168, which includes portions of Liberty County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 and currently serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and the Economic Development & Tourism, Game, Fish & Parks, Rules and Transportation committees. He is also a member of the Military Affairs working group.
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