Washington, DC - Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that Tennille native Hill Thomas will serve as his Legislative Director for the 111th Congress.  Thomas will handle a broad range of legislative topics, including energy, health care, appropriations, and the environment.

"I'm proud to announce that Hill Thomas will be serving as my Legislative Director," Barrow said.  "Hill has spent the past two years in my office working tirelessly for the folks of Georgia's 12th District.  He's talented, thoughtful, and dedicated to the issues affecting us here in Georgia." 

For the past two years, Thomas has served as a legislative assistant for Congressman Barrow.

"It's a unique opportunity to work for the Congressman who represents your home town," Thomas said.  "I'm looking forward to continuing to help Mr. Barrow on the issues that affect Washington County in the 111th Congress."

Thomas was born and raised in Tennille, Georgia, the eldest son of Joe and Randy Thomas.  A member of the Tennille United Methodist Church, he graduated from Sandersville's Brentwood School in 1995 and went on to earn a B.A. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Georgia.  While at UGA, Hill worked for the School of Crop and Soil Sciences.  He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife Katy.

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