ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Whip Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the members of the 2011-2012 House Majority Whip team. Members of the majority whip team will play a critical role by monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and by helping members of the majority caucus to better understand the details of bills and resolutions.
State Representative Katie Dempsey, serving as Chief Deputy Whip, will help lead the 2011-2012 House Majority Whip team. Representatives Stephen Allison (R-Blairsville), Lee Anderson (R-Grovetown), Rick Austin (R-Demorest), Paul Battles (R-Cartersville), Bubber Epps (R-Dry Branch), Michael Harden (R-Toccoa), Barbara Sims (R-Augusta), Kip Smith (R-Columbus), Randy Nix (R-LaGrange), and Tom Weldon (R-Whitfield) will round out the Majority Whip roster.
“These Deputy Whips were carefully selected for their dedication, hard work, and honesty, which has allowed them to earn the respect and trust of their fellow caucus members,” said Majority Whip Lindsey. “The legislative understanding and personal integrity that enables these representatives to successfully serve their constituents will also make them valuable members of the House Majority Whip team.”
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Representative Edward Lindsey was elected by the Republican Caucus as their Majority Whip, the fourth highest ranking position in House leadership, on December 17, 2009. He represents the citizens of House District 54, which includes portions of Atlanta. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2004, and currently serves on the Rules, Appropriations, Education, Ethics, Industrial Relations, and Judiciary committees.