Irvin
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies released the following statement regarding the passing of Tommy Irvin, who served as Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner for 42 years.
“I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of my friend of longstanding, Tommy Irvin, who served as a devoted champion of Georgia’s farmers, ranchers, and consumers. Tommy was Georgia’s longest-serving state public official and the country’s longest-serving agriculture commissioner. He began his service in 1956 as a member of a local school board. He later served in Georgia’s General Assembly and became Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture in 1969.
“His passion for public service and his advocacy for the agriculture community will not be forgotten. He is an example for all public servants to follow. My thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy’s family and friends during this time of loss.”