ATLANTA – State Representative Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the Deputy Whip team to the House Majority Caucus. Rep. Strickland was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“It’s an honor to be named as a Deputy Whip,” said Rep. Strickland. “I look forward to using this opportunity to serve my fellow House members as we work to ensure that the legislation before us is properly vetted and accomplishes the goal of making our state a better place to live and work.”
Members of the Deputy Whip team are responsible for 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.
“Representative Strickland has quickly developed a reputation as a diligent and effective legislator,” said House Majority Whip Matt Ramsey. “He will be instrumental to the effectiveness and success of the Majority Caucus during the 2015-16 legislative term in his role as Deputy Whip.”
The Deputy Whip team will include: Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton), Buzz Brockway (R-Lawrenceville), Valerie Clark (R-Lawrenceville), Geoff Duncan (R-Cumming), Micah Gravely (R-Douglasville), Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper), Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), BJ Pak (R-Lilburn), John Pezold (R-Fortson), Regina Quick (R-Athens), Jason Shaw (R-Lakeland), Brian Strickland (R-McDonough), and Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe).
Representative Brian Strickland represents the citizens of District 111, which includes portions of Henry County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2012, and currently serves on the Banks & Banking, Economic Development and Tourism, Intragovernmental, Industry and Labor, and Judiciary Non-Civil committees.
# # #