Robert Brian Strickland (born October 26, 1983) is an American politician who has served in the Georgia State Senate from the 17th district since 2018. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from the 111th district from 2013 to 2017.[1][2]
Brian Strickland | |
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 Strickland in 2023 | |
| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 16, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Jeffares |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 111th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – December 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Geoff Cauble |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Brian Strickland October 26, 1983 Henry County, Georgia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lindsay Perdue Strickland |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Mcdonough, Georgia |
| Education | Florida Coastal School of Law - Juris Doctor |
| Alma mater | Valdosta State University - B.B.A. Economics |
| Profession | Attorney |
In January 2024, Strickland co-sponsored S.B. 390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association. The bill was drafted following the election of ALA President Emily Drabinski and allegations of the organization promoting a personal ideology and influencing librarian certification.[3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Georgia State Senator Brian Strickland (Republican - 17)". Senate.ga.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
- ^ "Brian Strickland sworn in as District 17 state senator". Henryherald.com. 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
- ^ Tagami, Ty (January 25, 2024). "Georgia GOP senators target American Library Association with new bill". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "SB 390". Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Top librarian calls 'Marxist lesbian' tweet backlash 'regrettable'". NBC News. 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2024-02-12.