Representative Barrett Rich (R-Somerville) has been named Vice-Chairman of the House Government Operations Committee for the 107th General Assembly. Representative Rich, who was also elected by his colleagues to serve as Majority Whip, was also appointed to the Judiciary Committee. It is rare that a member of House Republican Leadership is also appointed to serve as a committee officer, but House Republican leaders noted they have confidence in Rich’s ability to lead.
“I am very honored to have been named Vice-Chairman of the Government Operations Committee,” said Rep. Rich. “I am committed to limited, efficient government, and this committee will be able to evaluate state government and make recommendations to make it better.”
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State Representative Barrett Rich (R-Somerville) was elected Wednesday to serve the House Republican
Caucus in the Tennessee House of Representatives to the powerful position of Whip. Rich was chosen by his colleagues in a vote as the group met to organize their business in Nashville for the 107th General Assembly.
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(Nashville) The state’s oldest and largest prolife organization announced its official endorsement of candidate Barrett Rich for the 94th district state House seat. Speaking on behalf of the organization, Tennessee Right to Life president Brian Harris joined with other affiliate leaders to make the public announcement.
“With the election of Barrett Rich, voters in Fayette, Hardeman and Tipton counties have a unique opportunity to continue a legacy of principled prolife leadership from the 94th district,” said Harris. “Based on Barrett’s active involvement with Tennessee Right to Life, we know that he is the natural candidate to represent those prolife convictions in Nashville.” Click here for more info…
