ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Kirby (R-Loganville) was recently appointed by House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) to serve on the House Study Committee on Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home & Community Based Settings.

“I’m thrilled to announce my appointment to this critical study committee, and I’d like to extend my sincerest thanks to Speaker Ralston for choosing me to serve in this capacity,” said Rep. Kirby. “I’ve worked in human resources for over 20 years, and I have extensive experience in improving work environments in order for companies to attract exceptional employees. Georgians with disabilities deserve the best care, and I hope to leverage my professional experience as a member of this study committee to help alleviate the caretaker workforce shortage.”

This five-member study committee was established by House Resolution 1257 and will study the conditions, needs, issues and problems related to the shortage of qualified, skilled workers in home and community based settings for Georgians with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For more information on HR 1257, please click here.

Representative Tom Kirby represents the citizens of District 114, which includes portions of Barrow, Gwinnett, Rockdale and Walton counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources and the Human Relations & Aging, Industry and Labor and Retirement committees. He also serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Regulated Industries and Special Rules committees.

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