ATLANTA – On January 15, 2009, the Committee on Assignments announced the committee assignments for the 2009 – 2010 legislative sessions. Representative Calvin Hill was appointed Chairman of the Special Projects Appropriations Sub-Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Banks & Banking Committee. He was also appointed to the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight, State Institutions & Property, and Special Rules Committees. Continue reading “Representative Calvin Hill Appointed Chairman of Appropriations Sub-Committee”
Representative Charlice Byrd Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Youth Committee
ATLANTA – On January 15, 2009, the Committee on Assignments announced the committee assignments for the 2009 – 2010 legislative sessions. Representative Charlice Byrd was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Children & Youth Committee; Secretary of the Science & Technology Committee; and member of the Economic Development & Tourism; Health & Human Services; and Judiciary Non-Civil Committees. Continue reading “Representative Charlice Byrd Appointed Vice-Chair of Children and Youth Committee”
The merger of Northwestern Tech and Coosa Valley Tech
By State Representative Jay Neal (R) HD 1
For more than 40 years Northwestern Technical College has provided outstanding education opportunities for the students, businesses, and industries in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker counties. I am proud of the college’s impact on our area. Continue reading “The merger of Northwestern Tech and Coosa Valley Tech”
Representative Melvin Everson Appointed Vice-Chairman of Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee
ATLANTA – On January 15, the Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Glenn Richardson, announced the committee assignments for the 2009 – 2010 legislative sessions. Representative Melvin Everson was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee and member of the Education, Insurance, Transportation, and Judiciary Non-Civil Committees.
Rep. Everson is a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Army/Reserve.
“It is an absolute honor and privilege to be placed by leadership to such an important position as Vice-Chairman of Defense & Veterans Affairs,” said Rep. Everson. “I am equally honored to be a continued member of the Education, Transportation, and Judiciary Non-Civil; and a first time member of the Insurance committee. I look forward to serving on all these committees as we address the challenges that await us.”
The Committee on Assignments is chaired by the Speaker and includes several other members of House leadership. This committee is in charge of deciding House Floor seating, office, and committee assignments. The committee was first created in 2005 in an attempt to make a more open selection process.
“Congratulations to Representative Everson on his assignments and responsibilities as we start the 2009 Session,” said Speaker Glenn Richardson. “The assignments announced today represent the right balance of skills, leadership and experience to continue leading the House.”
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A Reflection on January 20, 2009
By State Representative Jay Neal (R) HD 1
The alarm sounded this morning stirring me from a deep sleep. Reaching for the snooze button I felt a sense of urgency about the day. It was as if today was a day that I had been anticipating, yet I could not place the reason for this feeling that surrounded me. As a matter of fact, I could not even remember the month. Have you ever experienced this uncertainty upon the ringing of the alarm? Continue reading “A Reflection on January 20, 2009”