Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) attended a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the United States Capitol Visitor Center honoring the Montford Point Marines – the first African-Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was awarded the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s “Good Scout” Award for his years of service as an Eagle Scout and longtime support of the Boy Scouts of America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in remembrance of Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony Brown, who passed away on May 22, 2012 and was honored at a memorial service on June 6, 2012:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today regarding the Cairo High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2012:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today congratulating Phillip Phillips, a Leesburg, Georgia native and the newest American Idol winner, after last night’s season finale:
“I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to Phillip Phillips on this remarkable accomplishment. He makes us so proud!
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on H.R. 4970, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA). The legislation was approved by the House by a vote of 222 to 205. Representative Bishop opposed the measure.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the United States Department of Agriculture:
ALBANY, GA – On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced the winners of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. Angel Helms, a senior from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia, won first place at this year’s competition.