Weekly summary [No. 2 (2007)]

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Communications Office
Room 609, Legislative Office Building Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-0305 Phone 404-656-5639 Fax
WEEKLY SUMMARY

January 22-26, 2007

Legislative Week # 2

After a week of budget hearings, the House of Representatives was back in session this week. First on the agenda was House Resolution 50 urgeing the United States Department of Justice to oppose the proposed unsolicited takeover of Delta Air Lines. Delta is the largest private employer in Georgia, with a $14 billion annual economic impact, and is seeking to emerge from bankruptcy this year as an independent carrier.

The growing number of trauma related deaths in Georgia has also initiated a concern among representatives. The Joint Comprehensive State Trauma Services Study Committee, a bipartisan study committee created last year by Senate Resolution 785, examined the need to maintain and expand Georgia's trauma care services throughout the state from the current four centers in operation today. In a press conference earlier this week, Majority Leader Jerry Keen said that he felt legislation creating better access to trauma care would have a strong impact on the citizens of Georgia.
On Wednesday, the House and Senate convened for a Joint Session in order to hear the State of the Judiciary address given by the Honorable Leah Ward Sears. Sears, the first African-American female chief justice in Georgia's history reported that civic cases involving domestic abuse and child neglect are on the rise in Georgia and urged members to take action to address these issues before they reach the courts.
This week the House of Representatives honored three outstanding groups of young people. The Little League World Series Champions from Columbus, and the Breman High School State Champion Cheerleading Squad. As well as, the Northside High School Eagles

State Champion football team. All were honored for their hard work, dedication and achievement.
Majority Leader Jerry Keen also announced the return of Family Day at the State Capitol. First held two years ago, Family Day is a Saturday session of the Georgia General Assembly when members bring their families and constituents to the state Capitol to watch their legislature in action. Festivities include Capitol tours and activities for children.
The House stands adjourned until 1:00pm on Monday, January 29.