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Hill speaks at local prayer event
Exchange Club, Professional Women host One Nation Under God
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State Sen. Jack Hill spoke about Georgia’s economy Tuesday during the “One Nation Under God” prayer luncheon held at Forest Heights Country Club.The event was hosted by the Exchange Club of Statesboro and Professional Women of Statesboro. The annual luncheon is held to thank local pastors, ministers and other church associates for helping maintain awareness of patriotism and religion, said Lisa Glisson, past president of the Exchange Club of Georgia and member of the local chapter.Hill, R-Reidsville, was the keynote speaker for the luncheon. In keeping with the theme of the luncheon, he opened his speech by quoting the Rev. Billy Graham: “America is great because of our belief in God.”As chairman of the Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee, Hill spoke of the state budget as well as cuts and revenue issues.The good news is that another $2.8 million was added to funding for the new biology building being constructed at Georgia Southern University, bringing the sum to around $40 million, he said.Also, about $12.6 million has been set aside for the new natural resources building at Ogeechee Technical College.
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