ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) will participate in the 50th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” to commemorate the anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The commemoration will take place March 6 – 8 in Selma, Alabama. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre to Participate in Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of Selma”
Speaker Ralston and Lt. Governor Cagle Announce Appointments to Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston today announced the following appointments to the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding, pursuant to HR 1573: Continue reading “Speaker Ralston and Lt. Governor Cagle Announce Appointments to Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 1080, legislation that authorizes the placement of a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the grounds of the State Capitol. Sponsored by Rep. Smyre, Dean of the House, HB 1080 received bipartisan support from House and Senate leadership, as well as the Office of the Governor. HB 1080 was signed into law by Governor Deal on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal signing into law House Bill 1080, legislation that authorizes the placement of a statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the grounds of the State Capitol. Sponsored by Rep. Smyre, Dean of the House, HB 1080 received bipartisan support from House and Senate leadership, as well as the Office of the Governor. HB 1080 was signed into law by Governor Deal on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Comments on Statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Capitol Grounds Bill Signing”
Rep. Calvin Smyre Recognized by State Senate
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) was recognized by the Georgia State Senate on February 19, 2014. The Senate honored Rep. Smyre with Senate Resolution 842, which commends him for his induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre Recognized by State Senate”