Press release [Jan. 11, 2005G]

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Georgia House of Representatives Public Information Office
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January 11, 2005

For Immediate Release

PARSONS TAPPED AS VICE CHAIR OF HOUSE BUDGET

WRITING COMMITTEE

Atlanta State Representative Don Parsons (R-Marietta) has been appointed Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee by the Committee on Assignments formed by House Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Dallas).
Rep. Parsons will be responsible for overseeing 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.
"I have always been fiscally conservative and will work to ensure that the spending priorities adopted are the best for the state of Georgia," Rep. Parsons said. "I am very humbled by my appointment and look forward to working with other committee members."
"I have a lot of faith in Representative Parsons to lead by example and to make the tough decisions when it comes to steering the course of Georgia's future," said House Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Dallas). "I have every confidence in his ability to represent the interests of all Georgians."

*** For further information please contact Rep. Parsons at 77977-4426.