Recognizing Jim Bishop

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Jim Bishop for being awarded the University System of Georgia Regents' Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Achievement Award.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bishop has had a passion for creating a better future for education in Georgia.

Thanks to his dedication, the two-year Brunswick Junior College was transformed into an esteemed four-year institution called College of Coastal Georgia, which has witnessed immense growth and success since its founding.

Mr. Bishop has also been a leader in the legal profession in Georgia's First District for over 60 years and has been steadfast in putting others above himself.

Since becoming a regent in 2007, he has been a pillar in the University System because of his high integrity, stature, and proven commitment to higher education in Georgia.

I want to thank Mr. Bishop for all he has done for the state of Georgia, and I wish him the best of luck in all his endeavors to come.

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