REP. BISHOP MOURNS PASSING OF FRIEND & COLLEAGUE, REP. DAVID SCOTT

WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), led the U.S. House of Representatives in a moment of silence following the passing of Congressman David Scott (GA-13). Following the moment of silence, he released this statement:

"David and I served side by side for decades - first in the Georgia General Assembly and later together in the United States House of Representatives. More so, we shared a friendship rooted in faith, family, and a deep commitment to the people we represent. I have known David and his family for many years. My wife, Vivian, and I join countless Georgians in mourning his loss and in holding his loved ones close.

"As a leader on the House Agriculture Committee, David's voice was both steady and compassionate. It was particularly poignant when, in 2020, he became the first African-American chair of that committee - a historic moment that reflected his years of principled leadership. He used that platform to fight for 1890 land-grant institutions and disadvantaged farmers who too often have been left behind, working tirelessly to secure resources for the agricultural producers, rural communities, and nutrition programs that sustain our state and our nation.

"David's devotion to the larger agricultural community - from small family farms across Georgia to cooperative extension and HBCU researchers - was personal and persistent. He understood that the health of our farms, the dignity of our workers, and the nourishment of our people are bound together, and he labored each day to translate that understanding into results.

"To Alfredia, his children, grandchildren, and all who loved him: words cannot fully express our sorrow. We will honor David's memory by continuing the work he loved - by standing with our farmers, defending nutrition programs, and fighting for opportunity for all.

"May God comfort his family and may David rest in peace."

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