Rep. Lynn Smith Featured in Executive Spotlight in Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women of 2023

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Rep. Lynn Smith Featured in Executive Spotlight in Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women of 2023

ATLANTA – State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) was recently selected by global publisher Marquis Who’s Who to be featured in their recent publication titled Who’s Who of Professional Women 2023, a new series focusing on women of influence in the United States. In the collection of narratives, which highlights the achievements of experienced female professionals globally, based on their demonstrated leadership, accomplishments and success, Rep. Smith is singled out for the exclusive executive spotlight among the honorees. The goal of the collection of narratives is to ensure all women featured in the title have navigated their careers with ambition, professional resilience and strong determination.

“I want to congratulate Chairwoman Smith on this tremendous accomplishment,” said House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). “She has been an effective advocate for her constituents and priorities that lift up Georgians across our state over the course of her career, and this is a fitting honor for her service to the Georgia House of Representatives and our state as a whole.”

“Chairlady Lynn Smith exemplifies what it means to be a public servant in the Georgia House,” said House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn). “Thanks to her tireless leadership, Georgia remains the best state in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. As Majority Leader, I frequently turn to Chairlady Smith for counsel and am proud to congratulate her on being recognized in the Who’s Who of Professional Women.”

“I am deeply honored and humbled by Marquis Who's Who for featuring me as a Who's Who of Professional Women in 2023,” said Rep. Smith. “Although such recognitions are rewarding to receive, my calling has always been to serve the citizens of House District 70. Thank you for your continued confidence in me to be your voice at Georgia’s State Capitol.”

Rep. Smith’s executive spotlight featured in the publication outlines her extensive legislative journey since 1996, including her role as chair of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee. It also acknowledges her wide network through memberships in local and national organizations. Her spotlight features her legislative contributions over 26 years and her accolades as a public official.

Rep. Smith’s executive spotlight by Marquis Who’s Who can be found here.

To learn more about Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women in 2023, a Women of Influence series, please click here.

Representative Lynn Smith currently represents the citizens of District 70, which includes portions of Carroll and Coweta counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1996 and currently serves as Chairman of the Natural Resources & Environment Committee. She also serves on the Special Committee on Election Integrity, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, Creative Arts & Entertainment and Rules committees.

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