Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve in the Georgia General Assembly.  May you and your family enjoy the celebrations of July 4th.

On a summer day in July 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the world changed forever. On July 4th, One Day in History: July 4, 1776 is a look at how one day changed the course of history; in this case, a day that produced a new nation. Grave consequences beyond the Declaration of Independence flowed from the day's events. This reference sets out in 100 articles, written by noted historians, the details of the day in history, its causes and consequences, and how the actions of July 4 resonated throughout the colonies.  Thirteen English colonies on the continent of North America decided to declare themselves free and independent states, united in their purpose of forming a new nation. The approval of that decision on July 4th represented the culmination of lengthy debates.