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Greetings,
As your Representative in Washington, I wanted to reach out to provide you with an update from January 2021.
Following the events that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021, we mourn the loss of three U.S. Capitol Police members, Officer Brian Sicknick, Officer Howard Liebengood, and Officer Jeffrey Smith. Our hearts and prayers go out to their families.
We also mourn the loss of Rosanne Boylan, a Georgia native, who passed away following the events and share our condolences with the families of three other individuals who passed away due to this incident.
A Historic Inauguration in Washington, D.C.
On January 20, 2021, I witnessed a historic swearing in ceremony for the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris. Attending the event in Washington, I was proud to watch as the new administration was sworn-in, and I look forward to getting to work with our new leadership.
Additionally, I would like to congratulate Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senator Jon Ossoff for their historic swearings-in as Georgia's first black Senator and first Jewish Senator, respectively. I look forward to working closely with both of them.
I was also incredibly proud of one of GA-13's own, City of South Fulton Fire Captain Andrea Hall, who led the Pledge of Allegiance at the inauguration.
116th Congress Report
This month, I released my 116th Congress Report By The Numbers. My staff and I worked hard to deliver concrete results for you and your community in the 116th Congress, and I look forward to continuing this great work in the new year.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Henry "Hank" Aaron
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of an American icon, baseball's homerun king, and my brother-in-law and dear friend--Henry "Hank" Aaron.
“All of our hearts are broken at the passing of our loved one, Hank Aaron. My wife, Alfredia, Hank Aaron’s sister, and I, and our entire family are deeply saddened at his passing. But we know that the Lord said to all of us, “let your light shine so that the whole world may see your great works.” And Hank Aaron did just that. And not just the 755 home run record for Major League Baseball, but also as a father, a son, a brother, a husband, a great friend to so many people, and a shining light for Atlanta, our nation, and the world. Our entire family wants to thank all of those who have reached out and have given comfort to us.”
Read the Full Statement Here.
Along with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05), and members of the Georgia and Alabama Congressional delegations, I led a resolution honoring the life and legacy of the man widely known as 'Hammerin' Hank'.
As you may know, there are over 870,00 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia. With this virus still affecting our daily lives, I ask that you continue to stay socially distanced, wear a mask, and seek the vaccination as soon as possible.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines in Georgia's Thirteenth District, please visit https://davidscott.house.gov/coronavirus/.
I thank you for checking in with me, and as we begin the 117th Congress, I encourage you to stay up to date with me on key happenings in the Thirteenth District and in Washington, D.C.
You may also be interested in following me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and you can learn more on my website. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if my staff and I can ever be of assistance to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Congressman David Scott
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