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”
Rep. Calvin Smyre to be Inducted into International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
ATLANTA – State Representative Calvin Smyre (D-Columbus) will be inducted into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. The induction ceremony and unveiling of footprints are open and free to the public and scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, January, 24, 2014. Continue reading “Rep. Calvin Smyre to be Inducted into International Civil Rights Walk of Fame”