Press Releases
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. Surrounded by Scouts, adult leaders, and members of the National Capital Area Council, Congressman Bishop humbly accepted the award:
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:
“Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown, the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy, was one of the brave pioneers ahead of the push for Civil Rights in the 1960s who helped lay the foundation for justice and equality.
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:
“This time of year, our nation gathers to honor the memories of the heroic men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our cherished American freedoms as well as the brave Veterans who return home after enduring much more than many people do in a lifetime. We must also take a moment to support those who have lost loved ones or have family members currently serving our country.
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.
Columbus, Ga. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), founding co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, commended the Georgia General Assembly and Governor Nathan Deal for working together to pass and sign into law the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.