CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER GEORGIA CONGRESSMAN MAC COLLINS

MACON, GA – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement concerning the passing yesterday of former Congressman Mac Collins:

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my colleague and friend, former Georgia Congressman Mac Collins. We served together in the Georgia State Senate as well as in the U.S. Congress. My wife Vivian and I greatly enjoyed our friendship with Mac and Julie. He was an exceptional public servant, entrepreneur, and statesman.

"On behalf of all Georgians, my wife Vivian and I extend our most heartfelt condolences to Congressman Collins' family and friends and our deepest gratitude for his service and friendship."