Calvin Smyre, Capitol

Worth a thousand words: Longtime Rep. Calvin Smyre honored with historic portrait in Georgia State Capitol
Former Georgia Rep. Calvin Smyre's portrait is unveiled at the Georgia State Capitol, honoring his legacy and contributions to the state's history.
Portrait of retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus now hangs in the Georgia Capitol
Retired state Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus poses next to his portrait before it was hung in the Georgia Capitol. Columbus artist Steven Tette painted the oil-on-canvas portrait. Moments later, he helped pull the cover off the portrait, which hangs next to a passage to the chamber.
State of Georgia honors former Columbus lawmaker Calvin Smyre with portrait in Capitol
A retired Columbus lawmaker is received a high honor from his former Colleagues on Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta. That service was honored when Smyre’s portrait was placed on a third-floor wall just outside the House chamber.
Retired Rep. Calvin Smyre honored with portrait at Georgia State Capitol
The longest-serving lawmaker in the Georgia General Assembly was honored with a portrait at the state capitol on Tuesday. Retired State Representative Calvin Smyre of Columbus served his constituents for nearly a half-century,
Live interview with Calvin Smyre after portrait was unveiled at Georgia capitol
Live interview with Calvin Smyre after portrait was unveiled at Georgia capitol
Former State Representative Calvin Smyre on what it means to have his portrait on display in the capitol
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