Former US Senator Saxby Chambliss
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A spokeswoman for the Chambliss family, Lauren Claffey Tomlinson, released a statement saying the former senator was “doing well,” according to a report by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“On Tuesday, Senator Chambliss suffered a minor stroke and was quickly admitted to Grady Hospital for treatment. He is receiving excellent service at the renowned Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, “said Tomlinson.
The spokeswoman added, “He is fine, resting comfortably and looking forward to a full recovery. Saxby and his wife Julianne thank everyone for their good luck and prayers during this time.”
Chambliss, 77, served as a member of the United States House from 1995-2003 before representing Georgia in the 2002-2015 Senate.
His successor in the Senate is Sen. David Perdue
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Perdue issued a statement about the former senator, saying that he and his wife Bonnie “are praying for Saxby Chambliss,” reported the local CBS affiliate WMAZ.
“He and his wife Julianne have been our dear friends and true public servants of the people of Georgia. We wish Saxby a speedy recovery and we are keeping his entire family in our thoughts and prayers,” added Perdue.