[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 8 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     REMEMBERING CHRISTOPHER ALLEN

  Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I rise today to speak about a dedicated 
husband, father, son, public servant, and Marylander, Chris Allen.
  Sadly, Chris passed away last week. He was 58 years old. He leaves 
behind a wife Lynda-Marie, and two daughters, Sophie and Lucie.
  Chris spent years in the office of my friend Senator Roberts, 
relentlessly advocating on behalf of his constituents. More recently, 
he worked for Senator Grassley on the Republican staff of the Senate 
Finance Committee, where he pushed for pragmatic policy solutions to 
improve the life of retirees and the pension system.
  Those of us who were lucky enough to know Chris know he lifted the 
spirits of those around him through his wry sense of humor and 
infectious positivity. At work, he was experienced, passionate, and 
knowledgeable about his work, always searching for good policy with 
bipartisan support.
  For those lucky enough to work with Chris, he made lifelong friends 
and allies. He will not soon be forgotten.
  The world is a little less upbeat without Chris here. I hope you will 
join me in praying for his family and friends.

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