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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. TIM BURCHETT
of tennessee
in the house of representatives
Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and career of former Knox County Sheriff Tom “Spanky” Spangler. A native of Knox County, Sheriff Spangler dedicated his entire life to public service.
States Air Force, Sheriff Spangler returned to Knox County in 1980 and joined the Sheriff's Office. During his career on the force, he held several positions from patrol officer to heading the narcotics division. On top of this, Sheriff Spangler earned his diploma from the FBI National Academy and started the Knox County Sheriff's aviation program. He also held certifications for operating both helicopters and fixed-wing planes.
the community as a member of the Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton. However, it was not long before he got back into service, being asked to serve as the Assistant Chief of Training for the Blount County Sheriff's Office. So, it was no surprise to anyone when he was easily elected twice, both in 2018 and 2022, as Knox County Sheriff.
law, and multiple grandchildren. He will be remembered for his life- long commitment to law enforcement and unwavering support for East Tennessee.