[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 123 (Monday, July 23, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS CHRISTOPHER CELIZ

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of Sergeant First Class Christopher Celiz, who passed away in the line 
of duty at the age of 32.
  Sergeant Celiz was assigned to Hunter Army Airfield in the First 
Congressional District of Georgia.
  On July 12, he was struck by enemy small arms fire during a combat 
operation in Afghanistan. Sergeant Celiz was immediately taken for 
medical treatment, but passed away from his injuries.
  His regiment commander described him as always leading from the front 
and being a national treasure who led his Rangers with passion, 
confidence, and an infectiously positive attitude.
  A husband and father, I will keep Sergeant Celiz's family in my 
thoughts and prayers.
  Because of Sergeant Celiz's service and bravery, he has been awarded 
the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

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