ATLANTA – State Representative Dave Belton (R-Buckhead) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Belton was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“I am honored that Representative Coomer and the Speaker have placed their faith in me and will do my very best to make sure the People’s House of Georgia remains the very best legislative body in these States United,” said Rep. Belton.
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.
“Rep. Belton has demonstrated a natural leadership style that makes him a perfect fit for serving as a deputy whip,” said House Majority Whip Coomer. “He is trusted by other members of the House of Representatives to be a person of integrity who is continually striving for excellence. I look forward to working closely with Rep. Belton to move forward a conservative, constitutionally-based agenda in the General Assembly.”
The Deputy Whip team will include Reps.: Beth Beskin, (R-Atlanta), Chief Deputy Whip; Dave Belton (R-Buckhead); Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire); Micah Gravely (R-Douglasville); Dominic LaRiccia (R-Douglas); Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee); Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah); Betty Price (R-Roswell); Trey Rhodes (R-Greensboro); Brian Strickland (R-McDonough); and Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville).
Representative Dave Belton represents the citizens of District 112, which includes all of Morgan County and the eastern side of Newton County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2014, and currently serves as a member of the Economic Development & Tourism, Education, and Interstate Cooperation committees.
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