Sanford Bishop: “I appreciate my colleague's longtime interest in institutions such as Piney Woods. These institutions provide an…”

“I appreciate my colleague's longtime interest in institutions such as Piney Woods. These institutions provide an opportunity to learn and to help these students go on to live extraordinary lives. As a matter of fact, my father's roots are in Mississippi. And about 60 years ago, when I was 13 years old, my parents were strongly considering sending me to Piney Woods to complete my high school education. Piney Woods has a strong reputation. I have worked with the gentleman on issues like this over the years. I, too, share your interest in preserving institutions like this for future generations. Congress has developed programs like the Community Facilities program to help institutions just like this. I look forward to working with my colleague to take steps toward making resources available to preserve historic institutions and facilities like the Piney Woods School in Mississippi.”