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- Georgia Government Publications
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- Press release.
- Title:
- Press release [Oct. 24, 2003A]
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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:
- 2003-10-24
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July 29, 2002B; title from Georgia Government Publications citation, viewed September 19, 2007. - External Identifiers:
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10-1873-5027
Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office Room 131, State Capitol 30334 404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800
October 24, 2003
For Immediate Release:
Porter Presented with Legislative Service Award
Atlanta Speaker Pro Tempore Dubose Porter, D-Dublin, was presented with the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) 2003 Legislative Service Award yesterday during the ACCG's 9th district meeting at the Clover Leaf Restaurant in Dublin. The ACCG represents all 159 of Georgia's counties. The recipients are chosen after each Legislative Session, and recognize those lawmakers who "demonstrate distinguished leadership and appreciate the need to work with county governments for the benefits of Georgia citizens."
The Association cited Representative Porter's key role in the passage of HB 770 which overhauled Georgia's indigent defense system, which was listed as a top priority of county governments in 2003. The group also commended Porter on his handling of SB 113 in the House. The measure allows certain security records to remain confidential.
"Representative Porter has consistently proven that he cares for the health and safety of all citizens," noted Jerry Griffin, executive director of the ACCG.
"I am certainly honored by the award," said Rep. Porter, "I have always tried to keep the local effects in mind whenever confronted with a new issue, and groups like the ACCG are an invaluable source for such information. I think when we strive to achieve cooperation between state and local governments the result is a system that better serves all of Georgia's citizens. After all, politics begin and end at home."
# # # For further information contact Rep. Porter @ 404-656-5072 or contact Charlotte Copeland (ACCG) @ 404-5225022