ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, recently received the Zell Miller Award for Distinguished Public Service. Rep. Smyre was presented with the award at the annual Zell Miller Legacy Gala on Saturday, February 21, 2020. Continue reading “Rep. Smyre Receives Zell Miller Foundation Award for Distinguished Public Service”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Aflac. Rep. Smyre will be presented with the award at a ceremony on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Receives Lifetime Achievement Award”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Opposes Senate Bills 273 and 278 Creating New GA University System & the Consolidation of ASU, FVSU & SSU
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Dean of the Georgia House, today expressed his strong opposition to Senate Bills 273 and 278. In a recent letter to University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley, Rep. Smyre stated:
Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today appointed a Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care for the 2019-2020 legislative term. This committee follows the recommendations of the House Rural Development Council that the House of Representatives review the regulatory environment for healthcare providers and facilities in the State of Georgia. Continue reading “Speaker Ralston Appoints Special Committee on Access to Quality Health Care”
Columbus Legislative Delegation to Host “Speak up Sit-in”
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus), Chairman of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, along with the members of the Columbus Legislative Delegation, Reps. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus), Richard Smith (R-Columbus), Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City), John Pezold (R-Columbus) and State Senators Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) and Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), today announced that the delegation will host a “Speak up Sit-in” with students from the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) on March 14, 2018. This video conference event will give students the opportunity to have their voices heard at the State Capitol and to see their state government in action. Continue reading “Columbus Legislative Delegation to Host “Speak up Sit-in””