[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H1504-H1505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF FRANK CAGLE
(Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute.)
Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago, Frank Cagle, my close
friend and a good Libertarian conservative, passed away after a battle
with cancer.
Frank was a brave American who served with the 82nd Airborne during
the Vietnam war. Following his service, he attended college and worked
for newspapers across the South.
In 1982, Frank came to east Tennessee to work at the Knoxville News
Sentinel as a copy editor. His passion was reporting on State and local
politics. Frank put his commentary into action, serving as deputy to
Knoxville Mayor, Victor Ashe, and working as campaign manager on
Congressman Van Hilleary's 2002 bid for Governor.
He later returned to journalism, writing columns and analyzing policy
for Knox TN Today, WATE, and back at the Knoxville News Sentinel. Frank
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focused his career on delivering unbiased political reporting, and his
contributions will leave a long-lasting impression on all of us in east
Tennessee.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to celebrate Frank's life and recognize his
dedication to our community on the House floor.
Rest in peace, my good friend.
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