- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
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- Press release.
- Title:
- Press release [Jan. 15, 2003]
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- Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
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- Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
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- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. General Assembly. House. Public Information Office
- Date of Original:
- 2003-01-15
- Subject:
- Georgia
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July 29, 2002B; title from Georgia Government Publications citation, viewed September 19, 2007. - External Identifiers:
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- eng
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- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
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1-1719-4776
Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office
Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800
January 15, 2003
For Immediate Release
BUCK TAPPED TO HEAD HOUSE BUDGET WRITING COMMITTEE
Atlanta State Representative Tom Buck (D-Columbus) has been appointed as Chairman of the Appropriations Committee by House Speaker Terry Coleman (D-Eastman) who formerly held the post.
Rep. Buck will be responsible for chairing a powerful committee that oversees state spending and the policy and priorities of the state's various agencies and departments. Also, all fiscal related matters must originate in the House, making it the first stop for the Governor's proposed budget.
"These are tough economic times and I will work to ensure that the state's spending priorities are the best for Georgia," Rep. Buck said. "I am very humbled by my appointment and look forward
"Representative Buck's outstanding service to the House makes him an able and respected choice for chairman," said House Speaker Terry Coleman (D-Eastman). "His demonstrated leadership and ability will contribute greatly to the effectiveness of the Appropriations Committee and the House generally."
Rep. Buck is a former Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and was first elected to the House in 1966, and sworn into office in 1967.
*** For further information please contact Rep. Buck at 404-656-5093.