[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 116 (Thursday, July 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER KELLY RAPP

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                          HON. ELAINE G. LURIA

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2019

  Mrs. LURIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
late Christopher Kelly Rapp, who was senselessly murdered in the 
Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting. Virginia Beach lost 
Christopher far too soon.
  Christopher worked as an engineer for the Department of Public Works 
for the City of Virginia Beach. Rapp graduated from Old Dominion 
University and studied civil engineering. He brought his knowledge and 
expertise to the city just 11 months prior to the shooting. Friends 
described Rapp as positive and kind. Rapp's life of hard work and 
service to the community, as well as his positive attitude, will 
forever be remembered.
  Christopher Kelly Rapp will be missed by all his loved ones. Hampton 
Roads significantly benefited from his presence; he made our community 
a better place. Today we remember and honor his life.

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