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Dec 20, 2021 · The two embraced each other as then Rep. John Lewis gave a farewell address to the former senator. Lewis died 8 months later, followed by Isakson two years l...
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Dec 19, 2021 · U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson and U.S. Rep. John Lewis embrace on the House floor during tributes from members of the Georgia delegation in honor of Isakson's retirement from Congress.
- Patricia Murphy
Jan 6, 2022 · One year after an attack on democracy at the U.S. Capitol, a bipartisan group of friends, family and former colleagues remembered the long, impactful life of former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson on Thursday.
U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Atlanta, started his remarks by recounting a day 20 years ago when he introduced newly elected Isakson on the House floor. They developed a close friendship over the...
Dec 19, 2021 · Isakson passed away on Sunday at the age of 76 following a long battle with Parkinson's disease, and it brought to mind the emotional tribute Lewis shared with his friend the day he retired.
Dec 19, 2021 · On July 27, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Atlanta Regional Office in honor of the late Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. The legislative effort was led by Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO).
Dec 20, 2021 · Lewis, the longtime Georgia Democrat, had spoken of his admiration and affection for Isakson, the longtime Georgia Republican, as Isakson prepared to retire from Congress after more than 20...
