[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 29 (Thursday, February 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN MEMORY OF BRUCE MONTGOMERY, SHERIFF SEVIER COUNTY

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2007

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the memory and life of Bruce Montgomery, a resident of the First 
Congressional District of Tennessee, who passed away February 9, 2007 
after an extended battle with illness.
  Sheriff Bruce Montgomery lived a life of service in law enforcement 
and his local church. He was a member and Chairman of the Deacons at 
First Baptist Church in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Bruce was very active in 
his church. He was interested building the church and taking care of 
people in need.
  Sheriff Montgomery took office in Sevier County in 1994 and continued 
to serve in this capacity until his passing. Bruce served with 
distinction and the efficiency that is a model to all law enforcement 
in our nation. He was caring, but firm in all of his dealings.
  He also served his country as a United States Marshal for 23 years, 
as Marshal for the Eastern District of the state of Tennessee and as 
Deputy United States Marshal.
  Bruce Montgomery displayed excellence as a law enforcement officer, 
as a compassionate leader in his church, and most of all a caring 
husband, father, grandfather and a friend. He was known for treating 
encounters with presidents and paupers with the same genuine smile and 
indisputable compassion.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me this evening in offering 
our sympathes to the family and friends of Bruce Montgomery. He was a 
dedicated family man, a foundation in his church, and a superior law 
enforcement officer.
  His service is greatly appreciated, and he will be deeply missed.

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