"David Scott was a trailblazer who served the district that he served admirably. He cared about the people that he represented. He was fiercely committed to getting things done for the people of the great state of Georgia. And he'll be deeply missed."
"A lot of people associate him with Atlanta, but David was born and raised on a little tobacco farm in South Carolina and got an opportunity because of his parents being domestic workers, the people that they worked for helped him go to Wharton Business School."
Rep. David Scott of Georgia, aged 80, recently passed away unexpectedly while still active in Congress. His health had been a concern, with reports indicating he was slowing down. Scott was a significant figure as the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and had a long career in Congress, serving since 2002. He was known for his dedication to his constituents and was running for re-election. His background included humble beginnings on a tobacco farm in South Carolina, supported by his parents' employers.
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