Press Release From The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (June 22, 2018) – The state’s 31 District Attorneys have recognized State Rep. John Crawford (R–Kingsport) with the Public Safety Advocate Award.
The Public Safety Advocate Award is given to a legislator who recognizes the necessity of protecting our citizens and takes action to advance public safety.
“Representative Crawford is keenly aware of the public safety issues faced by Tennesseans on a daily basis. He has taken action, by his support of legislation initiated by the District Attorneys Conference, to provide stronger protection to elder and vulnerable citizens and to child victims of sexual abuse, as well as to punish drug dealers more severely,” said Jerry Estes, Executive Director of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference. “He is a committed leader and is more than deserving of this award.”
“I am grateful to our district attorneys for honoring me for my work enhancing the safety of our community,” said Representative Crawford. “Our district attorneys play a critical role in protecting our residents, and I look forward to continuing our work together making Tennessee safer in the future.”
Crawford serves District 1, which includes part of Sullivan County, in the Tennessee House of Representatives.