[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 108 (Thursday, June 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING BUSINESSMAN AND INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYER, CHRIS 
                                 BEATY

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 2020

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and 
recognize Chris Beaty, beloved businessman and former Indiana 
University football player who was killed in Indianapolis on Saturday, 
May 30th, 2020, at the age of 38.
  Chris lost his life during a heroic act of bravery after witnessing a 
robbery in downtown Indianapolis. Intervening in the hope of saving the 
two victims, Chris was shot and killed.
  Known as `Mr. Indianapolis', Chris grew up in the Circle City and was 
loved by all who knew him. He was described as a passionate, caring, 
and happy man with a giant heart. Chris loved his community and worked 
tirelessly to break down racial barriers.
  He played offensive line at Indiana University from 2000 to 2004 and 
on three state championship-winning teams during his high school years 
at Cathedral High School.
  As a businessman, Chris managed several nightclubs in Indianapolis 
and owned his own events promotion, company, Fresh Marketing, LLC.
  Chris is survived by his mother, Debra A. Beaty-Cooper; father, 
Robert E. Beaty; sisters, Rhonda Cooper and Tracee Cooper, as well as 
seven nieces and nephews.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Chris Beaty. His 
impact on our community will not soon be forgotten. We lost a Hoosier 
Hero to a senseless act of violence, and our city mourns.

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