ATLANTA – State Representative Buddy DeLoach (R-Townsend) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Whip Team. Rep. DeLoach was appointed to serve on the whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“I am proud to be a member of this incredibly talented team,” said Rep. DeLoach.
“I’m excited to have Rep. DeLoach as a member of the Majority Whip Team,” said Whip Kelley. “During his time in the House, Rep. DeLoach has proven himself to be a dedicated public servant who has earned the trust of his colleagues. I know he will use this new leadership role to continue to advance legislation that moves Georgia forward and protects our shared Georgia values.”
Members of the 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.
The Majority Caucus Whip Team also includes State Representatives Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; John LaHood (R-Valdosta); Vance Smith (R-Pine Mountain); Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville); Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville); Houston Gaines (R-Athens); Noel Williams (R-Cordele); Ginny Ehrhart (R-Marietta); and Dale Washburn (R-Macon).
Representative Buddy DeLoach represents the citizens of District 167, which includes Long and McIntosh counties and portions of Glynn County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1994 and was re-elected in 2020. He currently serves on the Special Committee on Election Integrity and the Natural Resources & Environment, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment and Special Rules committees.
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