[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 82 (Friday, May 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER SCOTT SANDEFER

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 1, 2020

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Christopher Scott Sandefer, who passed away on April 25th 
at the age of 57. Scott grew up in Lee County, Mississippi, and was a 
standout athlete at Shannon High School where he graduated in 1980. He 
then attended the University of Mississippi where he was a member of 
the ROTC and graduated with a degree in Public Administration.
  Scott answered the call to serve our great nation with the 
Mississippi National Guard and was a Brigade Leader and Company 
Commander for the 155th Brigade in Tupelo for many years. Scott's life 
of service also included over 30 years in law enforcement at many 
agencies and positions. Scott served as a former Captain of the North 
Mississippi Narcotics Unit, he served with the Tupelo Police 
Department, the Pontotoc Police Department, and later retired from the 
Pontotoc County Sheriffs Department where his talents were appreciated 
and respected by all.
  Scott enjoyed spending time in the outdoors where he was an avid 
hunter and motorcyclist. He was also an avid college sports fan and 
especially enjoyed cheering on his alma mater the Ole Miss Rebels.
  Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Cristi Lane Jordan Sandefer, 
his daughter, Shelby Leigh Sandefer, as well as many other close family 
members and friends. Scott Sandefer's life was one of service, grace, 
love for his family, and community. He will be greatly missed by all 
whom he encountered.

                          ____________________