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Former chairman of the House Ag Committee has died

Long-time Georgia Congressman and former chair of the House Ag Committee, David Scott, has died. He was 80 years old.

The 12-term lawmaker was the first Black man to chair the House Ag Committee.  Prior to his 2002 election to Congress, Scott served in the Georgia state House and Senate.

House Ag Committee Ranking member Angie Craig said Scott was a strong voice for Georgia’s farmers, hungry veterans, and young people who he helped shape into the next generation of ag leaders.  She says he will be remembered for his strong faith, kindness, and dedication to the nations farmers and working people.

Glenn GT Thompson, chairman of the House Ag Committee says Scott was an institution on the Committee.  He says Scott’s legacy will live on in the policy he shaped over the years, including the 1890s Scholarship Program.