ATLANTA— House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the appointment of State Representative Randy Nix (R-LaGrange) to the Joint Committee on Water Supply.
“I am honored Speaker Ralston named me to the Joint Committee on Water Supply,” said Representative Nix. “The competition for this valuable resource will only increase over time, so we must continue to be diligent in planning for the future. I look forward to working with fellow legislators from around the state to assess our current situation and seek solutions to meet the water needs of all Georgians.”
The ten-member Joint Committee on Water Supply was created under Senate Bill 370, which was signed into law June 1, 2010 by Governor Sonny Perdue. Rep. Nix is one of five state Representatives selected by Speaker Ralston. State Representatives Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), Bob Hanner (D-Parrott), Rick Austin (R-Demorest), and Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell) were also named to the committee by Speaker Ralston. The remaining five members are subject to appointment by the Lieutenant Governor.
“The management of our state’s water resources continues to be one of the top issues facing our state,” said Speaker David Ralston. “The House members appointed to this committee will play a key role as we continue to shape Georgia’s long-term water policy.”
The Joint Committee on Water Supply is charged with examining and analyzing the current status of Georgia’s reservoir system. The members will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state’s strategic needs for additional water supply, including the identification of financing options for water reservoirs and other opportunities for water supply enhancement.
For more information on Senate Bill 370, please click here.
Representative Randy Nix represents the citizens of District 69, which includes portions of Carroll, Heard, and Troup Counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2006, and is currently Secretary of the Natural Resources & Environment Committee. He also serves on the Judiciary, Banks & Banking, Economic Development & Tourism, and Education Committees.
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