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How Gov. Nathan Deal’s portrait reflects his and wife Sandra’s priorities during his administration
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Gov. Nathan Deal’s official portrait was unveiled Thursday morning at the Georgia Capitol. The painting by Thomas Nash is meant to reflect the priorities of Deal and wife Sandra during Deal's administration.
Gov. Nathan Deal’s official portrait was unveiled Thursday morning at the Georgia Capitol, and the painting reflects his and his wife Sandra Deal’s priorities during his eight-year administration. The couple is joined by a statue of the scales of justice, representing Deal’s work in criminal justice reform and reducing recidivism in the state’s prison system. A crane in the background stands for construction on the Nathan Deal Judicial Center near the Capitol. A camera-shaped bookend refers to the $10 billion annual economic impact of the film industry in Georgia. A model car is a nod to the state’s auto manufacturers.