[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 184 (Wednesday, October 20, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1120]
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                        IN MEMORY OF CHRIS PACE

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 20, 2021

  Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of a great 
American, Christopher Jack Pace. Chris was a dedicated public servant 
and a leader in Clark County, Kentucky. He passed away on October 14, 
2021 at 44 years of age.
  Chris was elected as the County Judge-Executive of Clark County in 
November of 2018. He took office the following January and proved from 
that first day to be a caring and competent leader for the community 
that he loved. Chris was well-respected by all those he encountered in 
his position as Judge-Executive. I was honored to collaborate with 
Chris on many projects to benefit the community. On a personal note, I 
was honored to consider Chris a personal friend.
  Chris was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School, Eastern 
Kentucky University, and Northern Kentucky University's Chase College 
of Law. Chris served as Student Government President at both EKU and 
NKU. He was a leader who served the community on several boards. Chris 
was a youth soccer and Upward basketball coach, as well as the public 
address announcer for GRC volleyball. Most importantly, Chris was a 
Christian who was strong in his faith in Jesus. He tried to follow Him 
daily and was a Godly example to us all. Chris was a member of Calvary 
Christian Church.
  Chris loved his family deeply. He was the husband of Shannon, father 
of Jack, Roman, and Maria, son of Betty Pace and the late Donald Pace, 
and brother to Donna Gail Baker and Donald Pace, Jr. He had a large and 
loving extended family.
  Chris was the epitome of a good family man, a good citizen, and a 
good leader. He loved his community and his country. He will be greatly 
missed by all who were blessed to have known him. He loved life and 
lived it enthusiastically as evidenced by the genuine smile that was 
always on his face. It is my honor to lift up the life of Christopher 
Jack Pace before the United States Congress.

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