ATLANTA – Governor’s Floor Leader State Representative Will Wade (R-Dawsonville) was recently named a 2023 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Each year, the Georgia Baptist Mission Board recognizes a House and Senate member for their dedicated service to Georgia.
“I extend my gratitude to the Georgia Baptist Mission Board for selecting me as a 2023 Legislator of the Year,” said Rep. Wade. “I am honored to be recognized for my commitment to safeguarding life, championing religious freedom and advocating for the welfare of Georgia’s children. This recognition inspires me to continue serving Georgia’s communities with dedication and passion to build a better future grounded in justice and faith.”
The Georgia Baptist Mission Board serves as a resource for pastors, ministry leaders and churches across the state, offering guidance, resources and training to foster spiritual growth and understanding of the Christian faith. Through initiatives like Mission Georgia, the board exemplifies compassionate ministry, extending care to individuals in need within communities locally and globally. By emphasizing gospel-centered outreach and relationship-building, the board facilitates opportunities for churches to express compassion and share the message of faith in ways that transcend partisan divides, promoting a more interconnected and spiritually enriched community.
*Editor’s note: A photo of Rep. Wade receiving the award is attached.
Representative Will Wade represents the citizens of District 9, which includes portions of Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2020 and currently serves as one of the Governor’s Floor Leaders and as Vice Chairman of the Banks & Banking Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and the Education, Juvenile Justice and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
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