ATLANTA – State Representative Brian Strickland (R- McDonough) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Strickland was appointed to serve on the Whip Team by House Majority Whip Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“It is an honor to be appointed to serve as a Deputy Whip,” said Rep. Strickland. “This position will allow me to continue to serve on the frontlines in the State House as we take on legislation that addresses the real concerns of our citizens and work to move this state forward.”
Members of the Deputy Whip team are responsible for monitoring legislation as it moves through both chambers of the General Assembly and helping their fellow House members understand the details of bills and resolutions.
“Rep. Strickland has demonstrated a natural leadership style that makes him a perfect fit for serving as a deputy whip,” said House Majority Whip Coomer. “He is trusted by other members of the House of Representatives to be a person of integrity who is continually striving for excellence. I look forward to working closely with Rep. Strickland to move forward a conservative, constitutionally-based agenda in the General Assembly.”
The Deputy Whip team will include Reps.: Beth Beskin, (R-Atlanta), Chief Deputy Whip; Dave Belton (R-Buckhead); Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire); Micah Gravely (R-Douglasville); Dominic LaRiccia (R-Douglas); Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee); Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah); Betty Price (R-Roswell); Trey Rhodes (R-Greensboro); Brian Strickland (R-McDonough); and Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville).
Representative Brian Strickland represents the citizens of District 111, which includes portions of Henry County. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2012, and currently serves as the Vice Chairman on the Banks & Banking Committee. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health, and the Economic Development & Tourism, Industry and Labor, Intragovernmental Coordination, and Judiciary Non-Civil committees.
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