ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) and other federal and state elected officials will host an event to support the troops and recognize the Atlanta- based Human Resources Command (HRC) TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 1:30 PM. During the event, letters of commendation will be presented from Governor Nathan Deal, Speaker David Ralston, Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, Senator Saxby Chambliss, Senator Johnny Isakson, and Georgia’s 13 congressmen.
This event is a way for the State of Georgia to recognize the United States Military and those who contribute to the success of the U.S. Central Command’s Rest and Recuperation (R&R) leave program and Military Personnel Assistance Point program, both of which are based in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Working 365 days a year, these programs assist members of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard with travel needs, including transportation to and from basic training, as well as Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait.
WHO:
Major General Terry Nesbitt, Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard
Major General Maria Britt, Commanding General of the Georgia National Guard
Sergeant Major James Nelson, Jr., Commanding Sergeant Major of the Georgia National Guard
Brigadier General Marcia Anderson, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command
Major Mark Brown
Sergeant Major Jim Aiken
Sergeant Major Victor Allen
Rep. Lynn Smith, Georgia House of Representatives
Trey Kirkpatrick, Regional Director for Senator Johnny Isakson
Andy Bush, District Director for Congressman Lynn Westmoreland
Ben Spears, Outreach Coordinator for Congressman John Lewis
DETAILS: Question and Answer Session
1:30 PM
Small Executive Suite Conference Room
Fourth floor of the Airport’s Atrium
Main Terminal
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
(This is an open access area)
Recognition Event
2:00 PM
Gateway Conference Room
Fourth floor of the Airport’s Atrium
Main Terminal
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
(This is an open access area)
DIRECTIONS: http://www.atlanta-airport.com/GroundTransportation/directions.aspx
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