CONGRESSMAN BISHOP ON THE RESIGNATION OF GA. SEN. POWELL SIMS

ALBANY, Ga. – 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 belief that public service is about lifting people up and standing with those in need. Her integrity, warmth, and fierce commitment to her constituents have earned her the respect of colleagues and neighbors alike.

 “My heart goes out to Senator Sims, Norman, and their family. I appreciate how demanding and all-consuming the role of caregiver can be, and I admire her courage in taking this step in support of her husband’s care.

 “As a family man and public servant, I understand the pain families endure when a loved one faces serious illness, and I offer my deepest prayers for comfort, strength, and healing for the Sims family.