ATLANTA – State Representative Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) was sworn into office as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives on Monday, January 9, 2017, marking his first day of the 2017-2018 legislative term. Monday was the first day of the first term of the 154th Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly.
“I am humbled and honored by each of the 21,251 votes I received to represent the citizens of District 64 and this great state,” said Rep. Jackson. “As a public servant, I pledge that each vote I cast under the Gold Dome will be dedicated to improving the quality-of-life for all Georgians.”
In addition to being officially sworn in, the Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named Rep. Jackson to the Defense & Veterans Affairs; Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications; and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
“I am appreciative of all of my committee assignments, as I am confident that these committees will leverage both my expertise and passion and allow me to better serve my constituents,” added Rep. Jackson.
The House Committee on Assignments, chaired by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), is charged with making all House committee assignments for the members of the Georgia House of Representatives.
For more information about the Committee on Assignments and a complete list of all House Committee assignments, please click here.
Representative Derrick Jackson represents the citizens of District 64, which includes portions of Fayette and Fulton counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2016, and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
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