Rep. Oliver Named One of Emory University's '175 History Makers'

The Georgia House of Representatives sent out a press release about an honor bestowed on state Rep. (D-Decatur).

If you'd like to congratulate her in person, consider attending, at Decatur City Hall. She'll be there, along with state Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield and state Sen. Jason Carter, both Democrats representing Decatur.

Here's the press release from the state House:

State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) was recently recognized as one of Emory University’s 175 History Makers. 

 “Emory has maintained a tradition of excellence for 175 years,” said Rep. Oliver.  “I am honored to be a part of that legacy and humbled to receive this recognition from my alma mater.”

Rep. Oliver was one of only 30 women honored with an Emory History Maker award.  Given in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of Emory University’s founding, the award is intended to honor individuals who have demonstrated courageous and ethical leadership in behalf of the greater community, a legacy of imparting knowledge on others, and a significant contribution to life at Emory.    

Rep. Oliver, a 1972 graduate of Emory Law School, has taught at the law school’s Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic and served on the Emory University School of Law Advisory Board.  She has served in both the House and Senate of the Georgia General Assembly and chaired the Judiciary Committee of both chambers.

For more information on the 175 Emory History Makers, click here.

 Representative Mary Margaret Oliver represents the citizens of District 83, which includes portions of DeKalb County. She was elected into the House of Representatives in 2002, plus five years previous service. She currently serves on the Appropriations, Governmental Affairs, Judiciary, and Science and Technology committees.