Two Georgia congressmen introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday that would honor Georgia native former U.S. President Jimmy Carter with the Congressional Gold Medal, a prestigious civilian award bestowed by the U.S. Congress.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. of Albany, Georgia, and Republican U.S. Rep. Austin Scott of Tifton, Georgia, teamed up with conservative New Jersey lawmaker David Norcross to introduce the legislation.
“Jimmy Carter embodies the best of our country’s ideals. He is a model of compassion, duty, and selfless service. Georgia is proud of this native son, a humble man from Plains, who has accomplished so much in his life,” said Bishop in a Wednesday press release. “It has been a privilege to know and work with him for over 50 years. He is a devoted family man whose boundless love is reflected in the fruits of his lifetime of service and sacrifice on behalf of humankind.”
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