COLUMBUS, Ga., April 29 -- Columbus State University issued the following news release:

Georgia State Senator Ed Harbison will deliver his insights on civic leadership and service to Columbus State University's spring graduates on Friday, May 15, as the keynote speaker for the university's spring commencement. Currently the longest-serving member of the state senate, Harbison will address all three of Columbus State's spring graduation ceremonies, which are part of the university's 131st commencement exercises.

Since 1992, Harbison has represented Columbus and parts of the Chattahoochee Valley that encompass Georgia's 15th Senate district. His prominence and reputation in the Senate have led to leadership roles, such as chair of the State...