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"Women Making History" Reception

Georgia Commission on Women joined Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus to sponsor the "Women Making History" reception at Commerce Club on Wednesday, March 5th in downtown Atlanta. The event was hosted by Georgia Link and the Georgia Hospital Association, to recognize Georgia women serving in state government, either as elected or appointed officials, as a part of the 2008 Women's History Month celebration.


"Women Making History" State Representatives

Pictured, left to right, at the "Women Making History" event, are State Representatives Michele Henson, Mable Thomas and Pat Gardner, Commission Chair Nellie Duke, Commissioner Carole Dabbs, State Senator Gloria Butler, State Representative Margaret Kaiser, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin  and Commission Vice-Chair Julianna McConnell.

Commissioner Dianne Rogers

Commissioner Dianne Rogers is shown enjoying the reception celebrating Women's History Month at the Commerce Club on March 5th.

John "Trip" Martin, B.J. Walker, and Pat Gardner

John "Trip" Martin, of Georgia Link, was among those hosting the "Women Making History" event. Pictured with Martin, left, are B.J. Walker, Commissioner of Georgia Department of Human Resources and State Representative Pat Gardner, one of the three Chairs of Georgia Women's Legislative Caucus, a bi-partisan group.

Nellie Duke chatting with Brenda Cornelius and Gale Buckner

Nellie Duke chats with Brenda Cornelius and Gale Buckner, Vice-Chair of the Board of Pardons and Parole.