  sanford dixon bishop, jr. (born february 4, 1947) is the u.s. representative for , serving since 1993. he is a member of the democratic party. the district is located in the southwestern part of the state and includes albany, thomasville and most of columbus and macon. ==early life, education, and law career== bishop was born in mobile, alabama to minnie b. slade and sanford dixon bishop,1 who was the first president of bishop state community college. he was educated at morehouse college and emory university school of law, and served in the united states army. while at morehouse, he was a classmate of herman cain. after receiving his honorable discharge, bishop operated a law firm in columbus, georgia. he has received the distinguished eagle scout award from the boy scouts of america (bsa), given to eagle scouts for distinguished career achievement.{{cite w
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