Background
Scott, Robert Cortez was born on April 30, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Charles Waldo and Mae Scott.
Scott, Robert Cortez was born on April 30, 1947 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Charles Waldo and Mae Scott.
Bachelor, Harvard University, 1969; Juris Doctor, Boston University, 1973; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Commonwealth College, Hampton, Virginia, 1988.
Private practice, Newport News, since 1973; delegate, Virginia House Delegates, Richmond, 1978-1983; senator, Virginia House Delegates, Richmond, 1983-1992; member, 103rd-105th Congresses from 3rd Virginia district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1993; member economics & educational opportunity committee, judiciary committee, education and workforce committee, judiciary committee.
Branch president National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Newport News, 1974-1980. President of the board Peninsula Legal AidCtr., Hampton, 1977-1981. Member state Executive Board March of Dimes, Virginia, since 1987.
Chairman 1st district Democratic Party Virginia, 1980-1985. Board directors Hampton RoadsMarch of Dimes. Advising committee Peninsula Boy Scouts American.
Member Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Phi Alpha, Sigma Pi Phi.