[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16541]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE MEMORY OF DOUG BISHOP

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                            HON. DAVID DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday July 24, 2008

  Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the memory and life of Sevierville City Administrator Doug Bishop, a 
true asset to the First Congressional District of Tennessee, who passed 
away Saturday, July 19, 2008.
   Doug Bishop lived a life of service, entrepreneurship, and was known 
by all for his love and compassion to his wife Jane and their two 
daughters.
   A great community leader, Doug Bishop served on numerous boards and 
committees and was honored as City Manager of the year by Tennessee 
City Managers Association.
   His tireless work ethic, intelligence and dedication showed through 
his work for Sevierville. Under Bishop's tenure as Sevierville City 
Administrator, he brought an events center and key infrastructure like 
water plants, fire stations and sewer systems.
   Doug's values and characteristics embody that of a true Tennessee 
Volunteer. When attending college during the Vietnam War, he left to 
join the Air Force where he served in Vietnam and Thailand.
   Doug Bishop's service to the United States, Tennessee, and 
Sevierville should not go unnoticed.
   Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join me today in honoring the 
life of Doug Bishop and offering our sympathies to his family and 
friends. He was a dedicated member of the community who loved his 
family to no end. His service to the City of Sevierville is greatly 
treasured and he will be deeply missed.

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