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9291T
House
Resolution 334
By:
Representatives Glanton of the
76th,
Abdul-Salaam of the
74th,
Johnson of the
75th,
Starr of the
78th,
and Jordan of the
77th
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
regret at the passing of David Scott; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
David S. Scott was born on February 2, 1923 in Burke County, North Carolina.
He was the oldest son of Sarah Scott Davis; and
WHEREAS,
David S. Scott passed from this life on January 10, 2007. He left a loving
wife, Vernice Scott, children Vincente Scott, Richie Scott and Beverly Merritt,
three step-children Mitchell Wilson, Debbie Fenner and Jacqueline Marshall and a
host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends;
and
WHEREAS,
David S. Scott was a man of integrity whose word was his bond. He always stood
for justice for all and worked to help those who could not speak for themselves.
He was a loyal servant in the community; and
WHEREAS,
during his life, he was a union shop steward, legislative aide in the
Pennsylvania State Senate, a board member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Authority; and
WHEREAS,
David S. Scott served on the State of Georgia Indigent Defense Selection Panel
as a nominee of State Representative Gail Buckner, District 76; and
WHEREAS,
he and wife Vernice were honored at the Clayton County Branch of the NAACP
Freedom Fund Banquet in October, 2006 for their dedicated community service;
and
WHEREAS,
his pleasant demeanor, great sense of humor and trademark smile will be missed.
His legacy of community service will continue to serve as an inspiration for
others.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body express regret at the passing of David
Scott.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of David Scott.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of David Scott.