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IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF GEORGE CRANWELL ``CRAN'' MONTGOMERY
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HON. TIM BURCHETT
of tennessee
in the house of representatives
Friday, July 9, 2021
Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Ambassador George Cranwell Montgomery, who passed away on June 14 at the age of 76. Many people addressed him as ``Mr. Ambassador,'' but to friends in Knoxville or to colleagues near and far, he was simply known as
``Cran.''
Cran was born and raised in Knoxville before heading to school at the University of Virginia. Following his graduation in 1966, Cran was commissioned into the Navy for 6 years and served as a Commander in Vietnam. He remained in the Navy Reserves until 1994, when he retired as a Captain.
After his military service, Cran earned a degree from Vanderbilt University Law School and started working for Tennessee Senator Howard Baker, Jr. Cran worked for Senator Baker while he was Senate Minority and Majority Leader, advising him on matters related to foreign policy and national security.
Cran gained experience and knowledge on Middle East foreign policy while working for Senator Baker, leading President Ronald Reagan to nominate Cran for U.S. Ambassador to Oman. Cran 's nomination was successful and he served as Ambassador to Oman from 1985 to 1989. He then moved back to Washington to practice international law at the Baker Donelson law firm. When he retired, Cran and his wife Carol returned to East Tennessee to spend time in his beloved home state surrounded by his loved ones.
Cran was a brave military veteran, dedicated public servant, and a valuable member of the east Tennessee community. He leaves behind his wife, Carol; his daughter, Erynn; and many other loved ones who will remember him fondly. I thank him for the many ways he served our country throughout his life.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 120
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