2008 Legislative Agenda

Representing citizens of Georgia in the General Assembly is a full time service commitment, but not the livelihood that keeps food on a table or a roof over your head. In appreciation of our legislators tireless service the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee hosted a “Thank You” luncheon for our state legislators Wednesday, July 11, 2007. The luncheon, held at Chehaw Park’s Education Center and sponsored by WellCare, gave the Chamber the opportunity to personally thank each legislator for his or her commitment to our region. Representative Richard Royal, who represents Mitchell and Colquitt counties, said he was honored to be an invited guest and stressed the importance of regional collaboration. State Senator Michael Meyer von Bremen, along with state Representatives Winfred Dukes, Ed Rynders, and Freddie Powell-Sims expressed their views on the 2007 legislative session. To conclude the luncheon each legislator was given a gift bag filled with items from local businesses.