ATLANTA – State Representative Kevin Levitas (D-Atlanta) was recently awarded the Chris McGill Public Servant award by the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General (GASG). The award, named for a fallen Gwinnett County police officer, is given to members of the Georgia General Assembly who go above and beyond in their efforts to support legislation that assists Georgia’s public servants.
“I am honored that the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General would consider me for the Chris McGill Public Servant award,” said Rep. Levitas. “During my time in the Georgia House of Representatives, I have tried to draw from my background as a former prosecutor to support legislation that helps to improve Georgia’s criminal justice system.”
Rep. Levitas, who has decided not seek re-election to the House of Representatives for the 2011-2012 term, was presented the award by Solicitor-General Brian Fortner, GASG President, and Solicitor-General Charles Spahos, co-chair of the GASG Legislative Committee.
“The Georgia Association of Solicitors-General is proud to present this award to Rep. Levitas. His legacy in the General Assembly is crowned with a felony DUI statute that would not exist today except for his tireless efforts; he will be missed,” said Solicitor-General Spahos.
Surrounded by members of the Georgia State Patrol, Spahos went on to highlight Rep. Levitas’ support of felony driving under the influence legislation in 2007 and driving with a suspended driver’s license legislation in 2009 as reasons for the recognition. Rep. Levitas’ support of legislation related to the administration of pre-trial intervention programs in prosecutors’ offices was also noted as further proof of his dedicated support of Georgia’s public servants.
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Representative Kevin Levitas represents the citizens of District 82, which includes portions of northeast DeKalb County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2006 and serves on the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, Judiciary Non-Civil, Science and Technology, and Transportation committees.