[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 177 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       REMEMBERING WILLIAM CHERRY

  (Mr. ROSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROSE. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to remember a fallen officer 
from Tennessee, Sergeant William Cherry of the Macon County Sheriff's 
Department.
  Sergeant Cherry passed away following a head-on collision that 
occurred while he was conducting a routine patrol on July 29, 2023.
  Those who worked alongside him described the sergeant as a leader and 
mentor. They say he wore the badge with honor and that he truly carried 
out his oath as a law enforcement officer.
  Sergeant Cherry cared deeply about protecting his community, 
especially protecting children from potential harm. The outpouring of 
support shown to his family since his passing is a testament to his 
impact on the community he cared so much about, an impact that will be 
felt for some time to come.
  We lost a truly dedicated public servant and a great example of what 
it means to be a Tennessean.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest condolences to his wife and 
daughter.

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