Former United States Sen. Saxby Chambliss
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A Chambliss family spokeswoman Lauren Claffey Tomlinson has issued a statement saying the former senator is “doing well”, according to a report by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
‘On Tuesday, nervous Chambliss suffered a mild stroke and was rushed to Grady Hospital for treatment. He’s receiving excellent care at the famous Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, ” Tomlinson said.
The spokesman added: “He is doing well, he is resting comfortably and looking forward to full recovery. Saxby and his wife Julianne thank everyone for their wishes and prayers during this time.”
Chambliss, 77, served as a member of the U.S. House from 1995-2003 before representing Georgia in the Senate from 2002-2015.
His successor in the Senate is Sen. David Perdue
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Perdue issued a statement on the former senator, saying he and his wife Bonnie “pray for Saxby Chambliss,” local CBS affiliate WMAZ reported.
“He and his wife Julianne were dear friends to us and are true civil servants to the people of Georgia. We wish Saxby a speedy recovery and keep his entire family in our thoughts and prayers,” Perdue added.