U.S. Representative David Scott Passes Away at 80, Leaving Legacy in Agriculture and Education
U.S. Representative David Scott, a long-serving Democrat from Georgia's 13th Congressional District, has passed away at the age of 80. His death was announced on the House floor, marking the end of a significant political career that began with his election in 2002. Scott was notably the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee in 2020, a position he held when Democrats controlled the chamber. Throughout his tenure, Scott was instrumental in securing funding for agriculture scholarships for students at historically Black colleges and universities, a testament to his commitment to education and agriculture. Before his congressional career, Scott was a state lawmaker in Georgia and a business owner. His contributions have been recognized across party lines, with Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers expressing their condolences and acknowledging his service to Georgia and the nation. 
