To the citizens of the 49th Senate district,

I am honored by the overwhelming support in Tuesday’s election.  It is a great honor to be your senator, however the position belongs to the people, I merely hold the title.

These are challenging days for Georgia.  The General Assembly recently completed a difficult session.  Severe cuts were made to even the most essential state services, such as public safety and education.  Unfortunately, the latest revenue figures are not encouraging.  I am going to spend the remainder of this year with representatives of our state agencies and learn everything I can about the integral workings of state government.  I will do my homework and be prepared to serve the people of Hall and Jackson counties to the best of my ability.

To my opponents in Tuesday’s special election, I want to say a sincere thank you.  Fortunately, we agree on many issues and I invite you to join me and the citizens of the 49th district in finding the best solutions that benefit our great state.

I want to do my part for state government.  While the legislature is not in session and I am learning about state government, I will not accept a salary through the end of the year. Against the backdrop of the state budget, that’s a small amount, but I think it is the right thing to do.

So many of you have offered your encouragement, your prayers and your financial support to our campaign.  Teresa and I are blessed by your kindness.  I have to express my love and gratitude to Teresa and our boys. They have been my partners in this effort and I now add Senator to the titles I hold most dearly – husband and father.

I am thankful to God for this awesome opportunity I have been given.  I pray for God’s blessings on you and our state.

Sincerely,

Butch Miller, Senator-Elect
49th District of Georgia