David Scott has dedicated much of his life to improving the quality of life for Georgians and is the Representative for the newly created 13th District of Georgia, representing parts of the city of Atlanta and portions of 11 counties: Clayton, Fulton, Gwinnett, Dekalb, Rockdale, Henry, Newton, Walton, Fayette, Butts and Spalding.

Congressman Scott is a member of the influential Financial Services Committee, the Capital Markets and Housing Subcommittees, and the Agriculture Committee. He serves as regional whip for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and was recently appointed co-chairman of the Democratic Study Group on National Security.

Born in Aynor, South Carolina to working class parents, David learned at a young age the value of hard work and a good education. He attended elementary school in Scranton, PA; Junior High School in Scarsdale, NY; and high school in Daytona Beach, FL. From those experiences, he learned that America's greatest strength lies in the diversity of its people. David became the first college graduate in his family as he worked his way through Florida A&M University graduating with honors in 1967. He went on to earn an MBA degree with honors from the prestigious Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. Elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1974, David Scott quickly proved to those in the Georgia legislature that he was a force to be reckoned with. With his ability to reach out to leaders of diverse backgrounds, David hard-working style earned him the respect of both his peers and his constituents. In 1982, he was elected to the Georgia Senate, ultimately chairing the powerful Rules Committee for a decade and serving as chair of the Atlanta-Fulton Senate Delegation. Throughout his 27 years in the legislature, he proved himself to be a fighter for the working families of Georgia through his commitment to public education, our environment, women's health, and economic development.

As a small businessman, David Scott knows what it is like to have to meet a payroll. Scott also understands the role of government in encouraging new investments and creating opportunities for busineses to succeed. Twenty-five years ago he founded Dayn-Mark Advertising, a full-service advertising agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is now run by his wife and two daughters.

David Scott has been married to the former Alfredia Aaron since 1969. They have two daughters Dayna and Marcye, and just last year became grandparents to a new baby boy, Kimani. David and Alfredia Scott have a commitment to improving their community. This commitment comes from the hope that they will make a better world for not only their children but every child who deserves a better world to live in. His extended family includes his close friend and brother-in-law, "Hammerin' Hank Aaron."

Rep. David Scott's Official Website

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