ATLANTA— On Monday, January 11, 2010, Representative Penny Houston (R- Nashville) delivered the candidate’s speech on behalf of Representative David Ralston (R- Blue Ridge) during his election for Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Forgoing his only opportunity to speak on his own behalf, Representative Ralston instead yielded his time to Representative Houston, trusting her with the final works of his candidacy. Continue reading “Georgia State Representative Penny Houston Delivers Nomination Speech for Representative David Ralston”
The Georgia House of Representatives Elects Jan Jones House Speaker Pro Tempore
Republicans and Democrats join together to elect first woman to Speaker Pro Tem post
ATLANTA- On Monday, January 11th, Representative Jan Jones (R-Milton) was elected Speaker Pro Tem of the House of Representatives by a vote of 113-61. Both Republican and Democrat House members joined together to elect the first woman ever to this post in the Georgia House of Representatives. Continue reading “The Georgia House of Representatives Elects Jan Jones House Speaker Pro Tempore”
Oliver and Members of House Deliver “Voices of Hope”
ATLANTA – Today state Representative Mary Margaret Oliver, along with her fellow women legislators, presented the members of the Georgia House of Representatives with copies of “Voices of Hope,” an inspirational CD recorded by the Metro State Prison Women’s Choir with special guest performer, Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. Continue reading “Oliver and Members of House Deliver “Voices of Hope””
Georgia State Representative Penny Houston Delivers Nomination Speech for Representative David Ralston
ATLANTA— On Monday, January 11, 2010, Representative Penny Houston (R- Nashville) delivered the candidate’s speech on behalf of Representative David Ralston (R- Blue Ridge) during his election for Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. Forgoing his only opportunity to speak on his own behalf, Representative Ralston instead yielded his time to Representative Houston, trusting her with the final works of his candidacy. Continue reading “Georgia State Representative Penny Houston Delivers Nomination Speech for Representative David Ralston”
Majority Whip Edward Lindsey Announces Newest Members of Whip Team
ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Whip Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the new appointments of Representatives Jay Powell (R-Colquitt), Stephen Allison (R-Blairsville) and Tom Weldon (R-Whitfield) as Deputy Whips to the House of Representatives. These newest members of the majority whip team will play a crucial role in monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions. Continue reading “Majority Whip Edward Lindsey Announces Newest Members of Whip Team”