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ATLANTA – State Representative John Yates (R-Griffin) recently received the Medal of Civic Honor Award from The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for his service in World War II. Rep. Yates was presented with the medal at the opening session of the 2013 NCSL Legislative Summit in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA – State Representative John Yates (R-Griffin) was recently honored by the Georgia Department of Revenue for his military service as well as his service to the Georgia House of Representatives for his work in creating new license plates honoring our military veterans.
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ATLANTA – State Representative John Yates (R-Griffin) recently received the Legion of Honor Award from The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation after being nominated for his outstanding service as a veteran and government leader.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Dale Rutledge (R-McDonough), Brian Strickland (R-McDonough), Andrew J. Welch (R-McDonough), David Knight (R-Griffin), John Yates (R-Griffin), and Demetrius Douglas (D- Stockbridge) today led the Georgia House of Representatives in recognizing Henry County Day at the state capitol. As part of Henry County Day, Henry County Representatives welcomed officials from Henry County to the Gold Dome and passed House Resolutions honoring the accomplishments of Henry County citizens.
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ATLANTA – State Representatives Steve Davis (R-McDonough), Andy Welch (R-McDonough), and John Yates (R-Griffin) and State Senator Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove) released the following joint statement today regarding the final passage of House Bill 78, the Fiscal Year 2012 state budget: Continue reading “Members of the Henry County Legislative Delegation Comment on FY’12 Funding for Technical College in Henry County”