ATLANTA –State Representative Terry Rogers (R-Clarkesville) was recently appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Hilliard Wilbanks Foundation.
“I am truly honored to serve the citizens of Northeast Georgia and the memory of Captain Hilliard Wilbanks by serving on the Board of Directors,” said Rep. Rogers. “Captain Wilbanks’ legacy of patriotism and heroism sets an example for all Americans. It will live-on as we continue to support education in our community through the work of this foundation, and I look forward to joining such a dedicated group in continuing to share his legacy.”
The foundation was established in 2011 and named in honor of United States Air Force Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks, a native of Cornelia. Captain Wilbanks was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for heroism for his actions during the Vietnam War.
Comprised of community leaders from both the public and private sectors, the primary responsibility of the foundation is the annual awarding of the Wilbanks Scholarships to qualified high school seniors. Board members also work closely and sponsor student activities for the Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School in Habersham County, Georgia. In addition, the Foundation works to educate the public about the Medal of Honor and Veteran’s Day ceremonies.
For more information about the Hilliard A. Wilbanks Foundation, please click here.
Representative Terry Rogers represents the citizens of District 10, which includes portions of Habersham and White counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2011 and currently serves as the Governor’s Floor Leader and the Vice Chairman on the Economic Development & Tourism and State Planning & Community Affairs committees. He also serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Regulated Industries, Human Relations & Aging, and Rules committees.
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