[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    REMEMBERING SHERIFF WAYNE POTTER

 Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam President, last month Tennessee lost a 
great man, public servant, and community leader: Sheriff Wayne Potter.
  For almost three decades, Sheriff Potter served the citizens of 
Morgan County as a member of law enforcement. Starting in 1995, he 
became a correctional officer for the Tennessee Department of 
Corrections, serving at Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. Three years 
later, he joined the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, where he would 
rise through the ranks with a dedication to helping others. In 
recognition of his distinguished service, Morgan County elected him as 
sheriff in 2018. With the responsibility entrusted to him from his 
community, Sheriff Potter worked to lower crime, improve public safety, 
and make life better for all residents.
  Over the years, Sheriff Potter took on many roles: patrolman, 
narcotics investigator, school resource officer, and law enforcement 
professional with the Wartburg Police Department and Oliver Springs 
Police Department. And through it all, he showed unwavering courage. 
After receiving his tragic cancer diagnosis last year, Sheriff Potter 
remained committed to leading his department and helping those in need.
  On behalf of all Tennesseans, I extend my heartfelt condolences to 
Sheriff Potter's family, including his wife Lea and six beautiful 
children. While our State has lost a great leader, Sheriff Potter's 
legacy will endure in Morgan County and across Tennessee for many years 
to come.

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