[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CHRISTOPHER J. MORGAN

  (Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his 
remarks.)
  Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
honor a young hero we lost last week who died in a tragic accident at 
the United States Military Academy at West Point, located in my 
district in New York's Hudson Valley.
  The cadet's name was Christopher J. Morgan, but most folks called him 
C.J. He was a member of the class of 2020. He was just 22 years old.
  Chris was a talented cadet. He was majoring in law and legal studies 
and was a standout wrestler. Above all, he was dedicated to this 
country and to protecting our freedoms.
  The loss of a young cadet is heartbreaking, and this accident is 
devastating to our community. This tragedy is another painful reminder 
of the sacrifices our military servicemembers and their families make 
for us and on our behalf.
  My heart goes out to Chris' family, to his fellow cadets, some of 
whom were also injured in the accident, and I ask today that all join 
me in praying for these cadets and the soldiers injured last week in 
the accident. The Army family is impacted and the entire West Point 
community.
  I also want to thank New York's first responders, medics, emergency 
personnel, and State troopers for their quick action after the accident 
last week.

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