[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 133 (Friday, August 4, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E755-E756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOSEPH SCOTT

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 4, 2023

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and 
legacy of Fort Worth native Joseph Garnett Scott, otherwise 
affectionately known by many as ``Coach Scott'' by many in the 
community.
  Joe was a pillar of our community and was well-known around Fort 
Worth as 1 of the most dapper and well-dressed men in the city. Joe was 
born in 1953 and was a member of New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for many 
years. Joe got his education in the Fort Worth Independent School 
District and graduated from Polytechnic High School, where he was an 
all-district athlete in football and track. He would go on to earn his 
bachelor's degree at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas; 
there, he continued a successful football career as a 3-year starter. 
He obtained his master's degree at Tarleton State University in 
Stephenville, Texas.
  Joe spent many years serving our community as a teacher. He started 
his career in the Fort Worth Independent School District as a Physical 
Education teacher assistant and track coach at William James Middle 
School, where his team was successful and won many awards on the track. 
He then became a Physical Education teacher and head football, track, 
and soccer coach at Wedgwood Middle School, where his teams were both 
dominant on the field and track. He would later transition to high 
school as a ninth-grade English teacher and football and track coach at 
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. He was known by many for having a 
gift for forming positive relationships with his students and athletes.
  Joe's first administrative position as an Assistant Principal at 
Handley Middle School, where he consistently supported leadership, 
students, faculty, and staff. Joe then progressed to an Assistant 
Principal at Dunbar High School. As a high school assistant principal, 
his days were filled with working with students and faculty, along with 
attending many games and activities throughout the school year. Joe's 
first principalship was at Dunbar 6th Grade Center. Joe thought it was 
most important that the building reflected a safe, welcoming, and 
attractive learning environment at all times. For the next 10 years, he 
was fortunate enough to become principal of his alma mater, Polytechnic 
High School. His years as the instructional leader of the Poly Parrot 
Community brought years of hard work. determination, and 
accomplishments. After this, for the next several years, his love for 
fashion and style led him to work in the retail industry. Soon after, 
he felt a strong desire to return to the world of education as a 
substitute teacher and administrator, where he continued to touch many 
lives throughout the district.
  Joe was also a family man who was a loving husband and father. He was 
always the life of the party, cracking jokes and enjoying whatever food 
had been prepared. He was also known for being a ``Master'' Gardener. 
He spent endless hours planting flowers and consistently maintaining a 
manicured yard. He put just as much thought into planning his daily 
coordinated ``outfits''. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, 
Patricia Scott, his children, Tracy Carter, Kena Nicole Knox Brown, 
Evin Scott, and Whitney Scott; grandchildren Maxine, Connor, and 
London, Aunt, Willie B Jones, Great-Aunt Macie Bonner and a host of 
relatives and friends. May his memory live on forever.

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