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For Immediate Release                             Contact: Alayah Phipps 

April 22, 2026                                                    202-813-2793 

PRESS RELEASE 

CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT MOURNS THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN DAVID SCOTT 

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott of Georgia: 

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman David Scott. For more than two decades in the United States Congress — and nearly fifty years in public service — David dedicated his life to the people of Georgia and to the nation he loved. 

"David was a trailblazer. Born on a farm in South Carolina and educated at Florida A&M University and the Wharton School of  Business, he rose from humble beginnings to make history as the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. In that role, he fought to protect our farmers, strengthen nutrition programs, and secure critical funding for our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. His legacy on that committee alone touched millions of American families. 

"As a fellow member of the Congressional Black Caucus, I witnessed firsthand David's unwavering commitment to lifting up communities too often overlooked. David understood that public service is not about title — it is about showing up for people. 

"My prayers are with his wife Alfredia, his daughters Dayna and Marcye, his grandchildren, and the entire Scott family during this time of tremendous loss. The halls of Congress are quieter today, but David Scott's legacy of service, faith, and perseverance will endure for generations to come."

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