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Floor SpeechUrgent2026-04-22

EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DAVID SCOTT

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
DGA-2 · Representative
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On 2026-04-22, Representative Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-2) delivered a floor speech titled "EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DAVID SCOTT" in the House. It referenced legislation: HRES1206.

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EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DAVID SCOTT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H3065] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DAVID SCOTT Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution as follows: H. Res. 1206 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable David Scott, a Representative from the State of Georgia. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HRES1206, HRES1206
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