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==Background==

==Background==

Scott was a son of Nauman Steele Scott, II (1916-2001) and the former Blanche Hammond (1920–1985).[1] His maternal grandmother, [[Hilda Phelps Hammond]], was a [[New Orleans]] political activist who challenged what she considered the corruption of [[Governor]] and [[U.S. Senator]] [[Huey Long|Huey Pierce Long, Jr.]] Scott's maternal great-grandfather, Ashton Phelps (1853-1919), was the president of the publishing companies for the former ''The Times-Democrat'' (1889-1914) and ''The New Orleans Times-Picayune'' (1914-1919). In 1965, Scott graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria. at which one of his classmates was another future Louisiana state legislator, [[Charles W. DeWitt, Jr.]], from the neighboring District 25. The two were House colleagues from 1980 to 1988. DeWitt, later the Speaker of the Louisiana House, said that Scott always worked for the betterment of the public, not for his personal financial gain.[2]

Scott was a son of Nauman Steele Scott, II (1916-2001) and the former Blanche Hammond (1920–1985).[1] His maternal grandmother, [[Hilda Phelps Hammond]], was a [[New Orleans]] political activist who challenged what she considered the corruption of [[Governor]] and [[U.S. Senator]] [[Huey Long|Huey Pierce Long, Jr.]] Scott's maternal great-grandfather, Ashton Phelps (1853-1919), was the president of the publishing companies for the former ''The Times-Democrat'' (1889-1914) and ''The New Orleans Times-Picayune'' (1914-1919). In 1965, Scott graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria. at which one of his classmates was another future Louisiana state legislator, [[Charles DeWitt]], from the neighboring District 25. The two were House colleagues from 1980 to 1988. DeWitt, later the Speaker of the Louisiana House, said that Scott always worked for the betterment of the public, not for his personal financial gain.[2]

In 1969, Scott received his [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree from [[Tulane University]] in [[New Orleans]]. He then graduated from the [[Louisiana State University]] Paul M. Hebert School of Law in [[Baton Rouge]]. He was in law school at the time that [[U.S. President]] [[Richard M. Nixon]] named Scott's Republican father to a new Alexandria-based U.S. District judgeship.

In 1969, Scott received his [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree from [[Tulane University]] in [[New Orleans]]. He then graduated from the [[Louisiana State University]] Paul M. Hebert School of Law in [[Baton Rouge]]. He was in law school at the time that [[U.S. President]] [[Richard M. Nixon]] named Scott's Republican father to a new Alexandria-based U.S. District judgeship.

Thereafter Scott and Edwards clashed often over political and spending issues regarding capital outlay, state budgeting and appropriations, tax issues, and other fiscal matters. Scott began introducing his own capital outlay and appropriations bills, normally the exclusive domain of the governor and legislative floor leaders. Scott's purpose, he declared at the time, was to demonstrate that millions could be saved if merit prevailed over political considerations in the budget process.

Thereafter Scott and Edwards clashed often over political and spending issues regarding capital outlay, state budgeting and appropriations, tax issues, and other fiscal matters. Scott began introducing his own capital outlay and appropriations bills, normally the exclusive domain of the governor and legislative floor leaders. Scott's purpose, he declared at the time, was to demonstrate that millions could be saved if merit prevailed over political considerations in the budget process.

Scott was reelected to his legislative seat as a Democrat. He polled 7,419 votes (76.9 percent) in the primary held on October 27, 1979. His intraparty opponent, former Alexandria Finance and Utilities Commissioner [[Arnold Jack Rosenthal]], received 2,229 votes (23.1 percent). Rosenthal had been an unsuccessful candidate for state senator in the 1971 Democratic primary and for mayor of Alexandria in the 1977 nonpartisan blanket primary.[5] Rosenthal was a delegate to the 1960 [[Democratic National Convention]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].[6] In 1976, however, Rosenthal supported Carter's opponent, [[Moderate Republican]] [[Gerald Ford]], while Jock Scott was organizing voters for Carter.

Scott was reelected to his legislative seat as a Democrat. He polled 7,419 votes (76.9 percent) in the primary held on October 27, 1979. His intraparty opponent, former Alexandria Finance and Utilities Commissioner [[Arnold Jack Rosenthal]], received 2,229 votes (23.1 percent). Rosenthal had been an unsuccessful candidate for state senator in the 1971 Democratic primary and for mayor of Alexandria in the 1977 nonpartisan blanket primary.[5] Rosenthal was a delegate to the 1960 [[Democratic National Convention]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].[6] In 1976, however, Rosenthal supported Carter's opponent, [[Moderate Republican]] [[Gerald Ford]], while Jock Scott was organizing voters for Carter.

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Not only did Scott obtain the newspaper's backing, but its former publisher, [[Joe D. Smith, Jr.]], of Alexandria was a generous donor to Scott's campaign.[20] Another who contributed to Scott was former Democratic State Senator Bernice G. Dyess (1922-2013) of Rapides Parish, a [[Southern Baptist]] clergyman.[21]

Not only did Scott obtain the newspaper's backing, but its former publisher, [[Joe D. Smith, Jr.]], of Alexandria was a generous donor to Scott's campaign.[20] Another who contributed to Scott was former Democratic State Senator [[B. G. Dyess|Bernice G. Dyess]] of Rapides Parish, a [[Southern Baptist]] clergyman.[21]

Republican Scott ran third in the race with 37,971 votes (16 percent). His only strong showing was in Rapides Parish, where he polled 14,379 votes, but even thereAlexander outpolled him with 23,958 ballots. Zelma "Tisa" Blakes, a black Democratic womanes, finished second in district balloting with 58,591 votes (25 percent). Alexander prevailed with 141,495 (59 percent).[22] Alexander was presumably aided by his incumbency and the presence of the second President Bush, an easy winner in Louisiana, at the head of the Republican ticket.

Republican Scott ran third in the race with 37,971 votes (16 percent). His only strong showing was in Rapides Parish, where he polled 14,379 votes, but even thereAlexander outpolled him with 23,958 ballots. Zelma "Tisa" Blakes, a black Democratic womanes, finished second in district balloting with 58,591 votes (25 percent). Alexander prevailed with 141,495 (59 percent).[22] Alexander was presumably aided by his incumbency and the presence of the second President Bush, an easy winner in Louisiana, at the head of the Republican ticket.

During [[Hurricane Katrina]] Scott volunteered his time to organize the acquisition and distribution of medical supplies in Alexandria and to restore St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Port Sulphur. He also volunteered at Grace House, an outreach for the homeless at the [[Pentecostal]] Church in Alexandria. He hosted a weekly scriptural presentation on Radio Maria, a Catholic [[radio]] station, which airs internationally. At the time of his death, he was preparing to become a deacon in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Alexandria.[3]

During [[Hurricane Katrina]] Scott volunteered his time to organize the acquisition and distribution of medical supplies in Alexandria and to restore St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Port Sulphur. He also volunteered at Grace House, an outreach for the homeless at the [[Pentecostal]] Church in Alexandria. He hosted a weekly scriptural presentation on Radio Maria, a Catholic [[radio]] station, which airs internationally. At the time of his death, he was preparing to become a deacon in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Alexandria.[3]

==Death and legacy==

==Death and legacy==

Scott collapsed on April 25, 2009, while he was working in his yard at his residence on Jackson Street in Alexandria, according to his secretary, Debbie Harper.[9]

Scott collapsed on April 25, 2009, while he was working in his yard at his residence on Jackson Street in Alexandria, according to his secretary, Debbie Harper.[9]