[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 130 (Thursday, September 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1396]
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                         HONORING BUFORD PUSSER

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                         HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 11, 2014

  Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, the Tennessee 7th Congressional District 
has its share of men, myths, and legends. We are thankful to have 
giants of music, industry, public service, and community become our 
neighbors and friends. I rise today to honor the legacy of one such 
mighty man of the Tennessee 7th on the 40th anniversary of the day he 
left us.
  Buford Pusser's legacy isn't just one of taking on moonshining and 
ridding McNairy County of prostitution. His short time on Earth is 
marked by his continued service to others. From joining the United 
States Marine Corps to becoming Adamsville's police chief and constable 
after he was given a medical discharge from the military, Pusser's 
dedication served well the citizens of McNairy County. Elected to three 
consecutive terms as Sheriff, Pusser continued to protect and defend 
his beloved community.
  It is fitting to remember Buford Pusser on the day his life ended, to 
remember the dedication and determination for justice that shaped his 
life. His impact on McNairy County cannot be measured in simple 
numbers, or in long bats, but only in the legacy he left behind. I ask 
my colleagues to join with me in remembering one of McNairy County's 
greatest men.

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