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April 1, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an
outstanding Man of God, Elder Ervin Peterson, who will celebrate his
20th Anniversary as the distinguished pastor of New Hope Full Gospel
Ministries, Inc. His anniversary celebration will take place Thursday,
August 3rd through August 5th, 2017 at New Hope Full Gospel Ministries,
April 1, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an
outstanding Man of God, and friend of long standing, Reverend Dr. Ralph
Walter Huling, who will celebrate his 30th anniversary as the
distinguished pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in
Columbus, Georgia. An anniversary worship service will be held on
April 1, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I consider it my great honor and
pleasure to extend my sincerest congratulations to the Easterseals
Southern Georgia program as it celebrates 60 years of serving
individuals living with disabilities and their families. The
Easterseals Southern Georgia will celebrate this significant milestone
April 1, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a
respected public servant, outstanding citizen, and hero to his
community, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Samuel Milton Selby Rollinson.
Sadly, Lt. Col. Rollinson passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017. A
memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Fort
April 1, 2020
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Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my
sincerest congratulations and birthday wishes to Mrs. Grace Hatcher
Adkins. She will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, May 18, 2018 at
March 31, 2020
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COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement about a COVID-19 Resource Guide for his constituents:

March 27, 2020
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COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) by a voice vote:

March 17, 2020
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COLUMBUS, GA – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the lack of workers due to the suspension of nonimmigrant visa processing at the U.S.-Mexico border:

March 14, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Chairman of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, released the following statement regarding the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) by the full U.S.

March 10, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to take action to ensure American families have food security during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).