Background
Bishop, Sanford Dixon was born on February 4, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Sanford Dixon Senior and Minne (Slade) Bishop.
Bishop, Sanford Dixon was born on February 4, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Sanford Dixon Senior and Minne (Slade) Bishop.
Bachelor in Political Science, Morehouse College, 1968; Juris Doctor, Emory University, 1971.
Partner, Bishop & Buckner, Professional Corporation, Columbus, Georgia, 1972-1992;
member, Georgia House of Representatives from 94th District, 1976-1990;
member, Georgia State Senate, 1990-1992;
member, 103d Congress from 2d Georgia District, since 1993;
agricultural intelligence committee, 105th Congress from 2d Georgia District, since 1996. Delegate Democratic National Convention 1980, 84, 88. Member Agricultural Committee, Veterans Affairs Committee.
Chairman Georgia legislation black caucus.
Member American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Shriners, Masons (32 degree), Phi Delta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi.