ATLANTA – State Representative David Clark (R-Buford) was recently appointed to serve as a member of the House Majority Caucus Deputy Whip team. Rep. Clark was appointed to serve on the Whip team by House Majority Whip Trey Kelley (R-Cedartown), and his appointment is for a two-year term concurrent with his service as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
“I am honored to be named a Deputy Whip by Majority Whip Kelley and Speaker Ralston,” said Rep. Clark. “In listening to our representatives and their issues, I look forward to supporting the Republican Caucus as we continue to pass effective legislation. I am confident that Georgia’s future is very bright as we put the people first.”
“I’m honored to have Representative Clark serve alongside me on the House Majority Caucus Whip team,” said Whip Kelley. “Representative Clark is a veteran who served our country with distinction as an Army Ranger and a successful small business owner. I am confident he will be an asset to our Whip team and our state.”
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.
The Deputy Whip team will include Reps.: Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chief Deputy Whip; Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville); Michael Caldwell (R-Woodstock); David Clark (R-Buford); Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville); Jeff Jones (R-Brunswick); John LaHood (R-Valdosta); Karen Mathiak (R-Griffin); Marc Morris (R-Cumming); Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth); and Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs).
Representative David Clark represents the citizens of District 98, which includes portions of Gwinnett County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2014 and currently serves as Chairman of House Interstate Cooperation Committee and Vice Chairman on the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. He also serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Juvenile Justice, Small Business Development and State Properties committees.
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