ATLANTA – State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R- Armuchee) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Lumsden 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 appreciate the opportunity to serve our caucus in this capacity,” said Rep. Lumsden. “I look forward to being a conduit of information about pending legislation so our members and leadership can make better decisions for the people of Georgia. I thank Chairman Coomer for this appointment.”
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. Lumsden 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. Lumsden 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 Eddie Lumsden represents the citizens of District 12, which includes portions of Chattooga and Floyd counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2012, and currently serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Governmental Affairs, Insurance, Public Safety and Homeland Security, and State Properties committees.
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