[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 150 (Monday, September 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H4372-H4373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING BILL SHIPP

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Bill Shipp and recognize his decades of political journalism and 
service to Georgians.
  A newsman for the Atlanta Journal Constitution and his own 
independent publication, Bill Shipp was like the Google of Georgia 
politics, infinitely knowledgeable about all happenings within the 
State at a time well before the internet even existed.
  Throughout his storied career, Shipp used his knowledge to cover 
everything from the civil rights movement to the space age and the 
Republican revolution.
  His ability to keep Georgians informed and hold politicians 
accountable started at the young age of 20 when he served as managing 
editor of UGA's Red & Black newspaper.
  It was in that position as editor that Shipp advocated fearlessly for 
the integration of UGA's law school, wielding his voice to do good.
  The loss of Mr. Shipp marks the end of an era, and I will miss his 
sharp quips, witty remarks, and comprehensive coverage throughout 
Georgia.

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