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Former legislative colleague [[Woody Jenkins]] of Baton Rouge recalled his friend as one who was "always ready to stand up for good government, frugal administration, lower taxes, the rule of law, and justice for all ... ever a guardian of the rights of people. He was fearless, ready to take on any governor or powerful group that threatened the best interests of the state. He made us all laugh ... and think."[2]
Former legislative colleague [[Woody Jenkins]] of Baton Rouge recalled his friend as one who was "always ready to stand up for good government, frugal administration, lower taxes, the rule of law, and justice for all ... ever a guardian of the rights of people. He was fearless, ready to take on any governor or powerful group that threatened the best interests of the state. He made us all laugh ... and think."[2]
John Leo Bradas (born 1935), a veteran figure in the Rapides Parish Republican Party and a former member of the parish police jury, hailed Scott as "a gentleman scholar ... a true civic and community leader ... an asset to the Republican Party [who] will be sadly missed."[2]
[[John Bradas]], a veteran figure in the Rapides Parish Republican Party and a former member of the parish police jury, hailed Scott as "a gentleman scholar ... a true civic and community leader ... an asset to the Republican Party [who] will be sadly missed."[2]
Then state Republican Chairman [[Roger F. Villere, Jr.]], of Metairie in Jefferson Parish termed Scott "a pioneer of the conservative movement in Louisiana ... His efforts to eliminate wasteful spending and commitment to reducing taxes were an inspiration to conservatives across the state, and I'm proud to have served with him on the Republican State Central Committee."[2] After having been his state's Democratic national committeeman in the early 1980s, Scott subsequently served on the state GOP Central Committee.
Then state Republican Chairman [[Roger F. Villere, Jr.]], of Metairie in Jefferson Parish termed Scott "a pioneer of the conservative movement in Louisiana ... His efforts to eliminate wasteful spending and commitment to reducing taxes were an inspiration to conservatives across the state, and I'm proud to have served with him on the Republican State Central Committee."[2] After having been his state's Democratic national committeeman in the early 1980s, Scott subsequently served on the state GOP Central Committee.