Congressman James Clyburn Sen. Lester Jackson (DSavannah), chairman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Summer Conference, has confirmed Congressman James Clyburn as the featured speaker during the Annual GLBC Summer Conference being held in Savannah, Georgia, on Friday, August 27, 2010.

Congressman Clyburn is the first South Carolinian and second African American to serve as Majority Whip in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him to the third ranking position in the House in 2006, and he continues to serve in the post. Congressman Clyburn was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1993. He also serves as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

In response to Congressman Clyburn’s confirmation, Sen. Jackson stated, “It’s exciting to have a man of this stature to visit the coastal empire. With so many federal projects pending, it’s important to have input from congressional leaders who will be in the inner-circle about where these funds will go, and I’m looking forward to opening a dialogue with the Congressman.”

The GLBC Summer Conference features events and speakers providing insights and perspectives for Caucus members to better serve their constituency, and allows the general public interaction with elected officials while discussing community and statewide issues.

Other exciting guests include Governor Roy Barnes will be the featured speaker on the Dinner Cruise, Michael Thurmond will keynote the Civil Justice Luncheon and Carol Porter will speak at the Women's Empowerment Luncheon.

The GLBC Summer Conference takes place August 26 – 29 in Savannah, Georgia, at the Savannah Hilton DeSoto Hotel. Please contact the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus at 404-651-5569 for more information, or go to www.galbc.org .