[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE OF DETECTIVE MANUEL CHRISTOPHER ``CHRIS'' WIDNER

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2021

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Detective Manuel Christopher ``Chris'' Widner who passed away on August 
22nd of 2021. Chris passed due to COVID-19 complications at the young 
age of 47. He leaves behind, in the safe keeping of God, his beautiful 
wife, son, and two stepdaughters.
  Det. Widner lived a life dedicated to the service of his family and 
his community. After high school, Chris started his career as a servant 
to the people at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). 
Holding on to his dream to be a police officer, after 15 years with 
TDCJ Chris found an opportunity to serve as a local police officer. For 
his last 11 years, Chris served as a sworn officer of the peace for the 
people of Paris, Texas. Not since 1985 has the Paris Police Department 
had an officer fall in the line of duty, he will be greatly missed. 
Chris loved the Lord and knew God as a friend in this life. I am sure, 
through faith, that Det. Widner has heard the words ``Well done thy 
good and faithful servant.''
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol to recognize Det. Widner's devotion to God, Country, family, 
and his community. Furthermore, Madam Speaker, I extend my personal 
condolences to the family and friends of Det. Widner.

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