Sen. Diane Black re-elected Chairman of
Senate Majority Caucus

     (NASHVILLE, TN), December 9, 2008 -- State Senator Diane Black (R-Gallatin) was unanimously re-elected by her colleagues as Chairman of the Tennessee Senate Majority Caucus.  The election took place as the Republican Caucus met in an organizational meeting of the group on Monday.

     “I am honored to be re-elected to this leadership post by my colleagues,” said Sen. Black.  “I am proud of the progress that we made during the 105th General Assembly and appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve in this leadership role for the next two years.”

     In other positions elected by the Caucus, Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) was re-elected Senate Majority Leader, Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesoboro) as floor leader, Senator Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet as Treasurer, Senator Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) as Secretary, and Senator Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) as Chaplain.

     The 106th General Assembly is set to convene on January 13.

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