Current and former federal and state officials joined the late Congressman David Scott’s family for a memorial service at the Georgia State Capitol, where he was lying in repose Friday.
Speakers at the memorial celebrated his long life of public service, highlighting his role as the first African American to chair the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, along with his support for historically Black colleges and universities and his popular annual job fairs he held as congressman.
“David led with conviction, guided by both principle and compassion. When he entered Congress, he carried that same spirit on the national stage. He represented not just the district, but the hopes and voices of countless Georgians,” said former state Rep. Calvin Smyre during the memorial.
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