ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) as the Chairman of the House MARTOC Committee.
“I am thrilled and honored to be selected for this position as the future of MARTA and transit is so vital to the future of metropolitan Atlanta, including Sandy Springs,” said Rep. Silcox.
The Committee on Assignments also appointed Rep. Silcox to serve as a member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Code Revision, Judiciary, Health & Human Services, Judiciary Non-Civil and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
In addition to being named chair of MARTOC, Rep. Silcox was also appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown). Her appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with her service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“I’m honored to have Representative Silcox serve alongside me on the House Majority Caucus Whip team,” said Whip Kelley. “Representative Silcox is a successful attorney, devoted mother and a dedicated member of her community. I am confident she will be an asset to our Whip team and our state.”
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.
The Deputy Whip team includes Reps.: Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville); Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock); David Clark (R-Buford); Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville); Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick); John LaHood (R-Valdosta); Karen Mathiak (R-Griffin); Marc Morris (R-Cumming); Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth); and Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs).
Representative Deborah Silcox represents the citizens of District 52, which includes portion of Fulton County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as the Chairman of the MARTOC Committee. She also serves as a member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Code Revision, Judiciary, Health & Human Services, Judiciary Non-Civil and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
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