[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 3, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H9210-H9211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF JAMES BERRONG

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize our Blount County 
Sheriff, James Berrong, who is celebrating his 30th year in office.
  Since 1989, Sheriff Berrong and his deputies have served the 
community by maintaining safe neighborhoods, providing outstanding 
emergency service, and busting lawbreakers.
  Sheriff Berrong successfully advocated better pay for his deputies 
and has prioritized hiring and retaining an excellent deputy force. 
Under his leadership, Blount County continues to be a safe place to 
live and raise a family.
  Sheriff Berrong and his deputies remain focused on guaranteeing 
safety at religious institutions and schools, increasing the Sheriff's 
Office's presence when necessary.
  Additionally, he ensures that sex offenders and human traffickers are 
held accountable. Sheriff Berrong has effectively led the crackdown on 
these dirtbags, and the Blount County Sheriff's Office has gained a 
reputation as one of the best law enforcement agencies, if not in the 
State of Tennessee, in the entire United States of America, for dealing 
with sex-related crimes.
  It is my honor to recognize Sheriff Berrong for his outstanding 
career as Blount County Sheriff. I know I speak for many in east 
Tennessee when I

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thank him for his continued service to our community.

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