CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF GA HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE CHAIR, RICHARD SMITH

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the death of Georgia House of Representatives Rules Committee Chairman Richard Smith of Columbus.

“Today, our great state lost a dedicated and long-time public servant who was a giant in the General Assembly. For over twenty years, he worked hard on behalf of Georgians and earned the respect of legislators and leaders from both sides of the aisle.

“I was fortunate to have worked with him throughout the years to help improve the quality of life in the Chattahoochee Valley and beyond. His legacy of service to the people of our area throughout his career is rich and will inure to the benefit of generations now and yet to come.

“My wife, Vivian, and I share our condolences with his wife, Clara, their children, family, friends, and those mourning his loss. He will be missed.”

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