Paul Vaughn 

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Tennessee Native American Convention - Application
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Position/s applying for: 
[X] Human Rights Commission 

Caucus: [X] East TN

Information required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)

*   Name: Paul R. Vaughn 
    
1.  Birthdate: 1953
    Birthplace: Chicago, IL
    
2.  Residential address: 522 West Wheeler, Rockwood TN 37854

3.  Educational background
    high school: G.R. Clark 1921 Davis, Whiting 
        Did you graduate? yes 
    college: Napa J.C., Roane St., Cleveland St.
        Did you graduate? yes 
    other: Tennessee Corrections Academy

4.  Work (employment) history:
1993-present  Brushy Mountain State Prison
1991-1993 Life tech EMS -manager /medic
1990-1991 Tennessee state prison
1985-1990 Hope EMS -owner
Volunteer work 
2004-present  Oakdale -Sheriff Police -only officer for Oakdale 
1985-1993 5th district Vol. fire dept., chief, training officer, maintenance officer

5.  Tribal heritage: tribe: Potawatomi/Algonkin
    [X] other - related through marriage - uncle member -Indiana

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner/Advisory Council member/TNNAC Board member/etc:

I feel as Commissioner for Human Rights Commission, I can bring the varied 
education I have recieved through the time I served in the Navy, Army, and the 
different cultures that I have seen and been involved with; These range from 
the diversity of Chicago, San Francisco, to Gulfport MS, and the Florida area. 
Being a vietnam veteran I know of the trails and hard times of veterans.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
signature & date: 

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Optional information

1. Family Wife : Kippy 
                 Sons: jimmy and paul jr

2. Military experience : 
	1972-1980 U.S.Navy -6 years active 
	1986-1998 278th ACR 
	Served 20th Costal River Div. 
	Served Wepac - naval investigatons(com pac)
	Shore patrol in California , MS, FLa.

3. Criminal history convicted -PWC 1992
TBI - released - NCIC operator , certified police officer 

4. Indian community involvement works with Kippy towards TN recognition agenda

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
signature & date: 

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