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What Others Are Saying Bonnie Rogers, CPMSM, Director of Medical Staff Services at Fannin Regional Hospital and American Cancer Society Volunteer: "On behalf of the American Cancer Society, I would like to thank you for your work on the legislation that would allow drugs from deceased patients to be redistributed to the indigent who have no other way of receiving these drugs. Thank you so much for your dedication to the people who often times have no voice with which to be heard. We appreciate the work you are doing and the service that you provide the citizens of this great state."
Laura Gammage, Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education: "On behalf of the thousands of students, faculty and staff throughout DTAE and the Technical College System of Georgia, I'd like to express my appreciation for your unwavering support of our technical colleges as well as our Adult Literacy and Quick Start programs."
Phil Jacobs, Former Chairman, Georgia Chamber of Commerce (Current President, Bellsouth Community Technologies): "Mickey Channell is that rare leader who completely understands the relationship between government and business. He led the effort that has made economic development and tourism a priority for Georgia. Just this year he authored and passed important legislation that rewrites Georgia's Hotel Motel Tax Law and will create jobs throughout the state. As Chair of the Industrial Relations Committee and Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Mickey knows how government works and how to make government work for business."
Matt Towery, Former Editor, Georgia Trend Magazine: "Mickey Channell is one of Georgia’s Top 50 Elected Officials.”
Augusta Chronicle (on Medicaid committee chaired by Rep.Channell): “Under the bipartisan leadership of Channell this small panel became the spark plug for many important medical changes and reforms in Georgia law ... all in all, a job well done.”
Rob Peecher - Eatonton Messenger: “You won’t hear me say this often about an elected official, but I really congratulate Mickey Channell for PeachCare. He did a good thing for Georgia.”
Georgia Hospital Association: “Rep. Channell’s leadership in addressing important health care issues will certainly lead to the improvement of access to quality health care services in this state. Rural hospitals in particular will benefit under his leadership.”
Former Governor Zell Miller: “If Rep. Channell serves another 20 years, his sponsorship of the House-Senate Compromise on PeachCare for Kids may be the most important piece of legislation to the people of Georgia during that time.”
Dr. Kenneth Eason, Former President of Athens Tech: “Without your help, the strong growth of Athens Tech over the years would not have been possible.”
Paul Reehling (whose 9 year old son was killed on Lake Sinclair), speaking about boating safety laws sponsored by Rep. Channell: “I am very proud to know our lawmakers care about boating safety. Thank you for all you have done to make HB 1393 and HB 1394 happen! You have saved lives!!”
Jerry Griffin, Executive Director of Association of County Commissioners of Georgia: “Rep. Channell is a friend of county government and a friend of Georgia’s property tax paying citizens.”
Beth Tumlin, Unlock the Waiting List: “Thank you for adding $5 million to the budget for home and community based services for people with mental retardation. We appreciate all that you do for Georgians with disabilities.”
Dr. D. J. Sheppard, Putnam County FFA Chapter: “We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the resolution and recognition of our 2001 National Champion Dairy Judging Team at the State Capitol. Thank you for your continuing support of our FFA chapters and the young people involved.”
Dr. James R. Gavin III, MD, Ph.D., President, Morehouse School of Medicine: “On behalf of the students, faculty, staff, and trustees of the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), I would like to express our deep gratitude for your strong support for the role played by our institution in the health agenda for Georgians as evidenced by the FY05 Appropriations Bill."
Amy Hughes, Memorial Health: “I just wanted to personally thank you for the work you put into passing the legislation assisting volunteers in medicine clinics. Mickey I sincerely admire your passion in pursuit of securing access to quality health care for all. Most of all, I admire your commitment to children and to low income persons. Georgia is fortunate to have you serving in our legislature. You truly make a difference!”
James Magazine: “Mickey Channell is one of Georgia’s most influential people.” 2005, 2006
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