Washington, March 24 -- Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr issued the following press release:
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement in response to the news of Georgia State Senator Freddie Powell Sims's decision to resign her seat to care for her husband, Norman, during this time of serious illness:
"State Senator Freddie Powell Sims has been more than a lawmaker - she has been a tireless advocate, a compassionate leader, and a friend of longstanding whose decades of service have left an indelible mark on communities across Georgia's 12th Senatorial District.
"She has been a champion of education and healthcare and fought for economic opportunity and criminal justice reform. These reflect her steadfast...