[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 81 (Thursday, May 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H4875-H4876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CORPORAL CHRISTOPHER DYE

  (Mrs. GREENE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. GREENE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and legacy of Road Patrol Corporal Christopher Dye.
  Christopher dedicated his life to the people of Walker County and our 
Nation, making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Christopher 
worked at the Hays State Prison and the Walker County Sheriff's Office 
until the tragic events of 9/11 struck our country.
  In October 2001, Christopher joined the Army and dedicated the next 
12 years to serving our country. Christopher was a member of the 118th 
Airborne Infantry, performing tours in

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Iraq and Afghanistan. Even after developing lymphoma, he never gave up 
his post.
  Christopher was highly decorated for his valiant service and returned 
to the Walker County Sheriff's Office to work alongside his family.
  In November 2020, Corporal Dye encountered fentanyl on a drug arrest. 
This exposure caused him to suffer a massive heart attack, and he 
passed away that evening. Corporal Dye was awarded the Walker County 
Sheriff's Office Employee of the Year award later that year.
  He is survived by his wife Kelly Jo and their five children.
  Today, I am introducing a resolution honoring Corporal Dye for his 
selfless sacrifice to the people of Walker County, northwest Georgia, 
and the Nation.

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