On November 20, 2008, Knox County Deputy Law Director, David Creekmore, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, Retired, was honored by the commanding officer of his former unit, the 489th Civil Affairs Battalion, with the presentation of the Distinctive Unit Insignia. Mr. Creekmore was honored for his continuing service to the 489th since his retirement. Mr. Creekmore has volunteered his time to provide legal assistance to the troops of the 489th in various ways, including the drafting of wills and powers of attorney for troops prior to their deployments to Iraq or elsewhere around the world.
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The Commanding Officer of the 489th, Major David Bushaw, presenting Mr. Creekmore with the Distinctive Unit Insignia. Since this photo was taken, Major Bushaw and the 489th have deployed to Iraq. |
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Shown here at the ceremony honoring Mr. Creekmore are from left to right, Knox County Law Director Bill Lockett, Chief Deputy Law Director Joe Jarret, Major David Bushaw, Knox County Criminal Court Judge Bobby McGee, Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, Sergeant (soon to be Lieutenant) Krystal Belland, and Captain Shannon Sugioka. |
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: On September 3, 2008, new Knox County Law Director Bill Lockett gave a presentation to new county commission members on the Open Meetings Act, the Public Records Law and the Knox County Ethics Policy. While the orientation was geared to new county commission members, all public officials were welcomed and many attended. Mr. Lockett stressed the importance of public officials complying with both the letter and spirit of these safeguards, and discussed their impact in promoting the confidence of the people in their elected officials.
