ATLANTA – State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge):
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Speaker David Ralston. Georgia has lost a titan of our political world, and, more importantly, I have lost a dear friend. As a leader, Speaker Ralston was selfless and brave – always willing to place the good of Georgians ahead of his own personal gain. As a friend, he was fiercely loyal – always willing to provide wise counsel and support. Our state will miss him greatly. I will miss him always.”
Representative Jon Burns currently represents the citizens of District 159, which includes Screven County and portions of Bulloch and Effingham counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2006 and served as the House Majority Leader until he was nominated as the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 2023-2024 legislative term.
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