ATLANTA – State Representative-elect Darlene Taylor (R-Thomasville) attended the Georgia General Assembly’s Orientation Day at the Capitol for New Legislators on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. This one-day freshman orientation provided information and training to first time legislators that will help them better serve their district and state.“I am grateful to House leadership for providing this orientation program,” said Rep-elect Taylor. “The entire class learned many of the important procedures and rules as well as their practical applications. I feel better prepared and ready to serve district 173.”
House Speaker David Ralston and Lt. Governor Casey Cagle were both on hand to greet the new legislators. Throughout the day, the representatives-elect learned the rules and decorum of the Georgia House of Representatives, became more familiar with the legislative drafting process, and received an update on the state budget. The 2011 freshmen class also watched a legislative simulation on the House floor and attended a session entitled, “What I Wish I Had Known.” Finally, the first time legislators took a tour of Capitol Hill and learned the history of the Capitol grounds.
Rep-elect Taylor will be sworn into office on January 10, 2011, the first day of the 2011 legislative session. Soon after, she will receive her House committee assignments.
The people of House District 173 elected Taylor as their new state representative during the general election held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. House District 173 includes portions of Grady and Thomas counties.
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