[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE OF CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER GARROW

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2023

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
life of service of Captain Christopher Garrow.
  A native of the North Country, Chris was born on July 22, 1975, and 
grew up in Peru, New York, attending Peru High School. Following his 
graduation in 1994, he answered the call of service and enlisted in the 
United States Marine Corps. He began his military career as an 
Infantryman before being selected to serve as a Marine Security Guard 
at the United States Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. Returning to Peru in 
1999, Chris joined the New York State Police and continued forward with 
his life's mission of serving others.
  Throughout his 23-year career with the New York State Police, Chris 
was held in extremely high regard by all who knew him. An overachiever 
by nature, Chris began his career as a trooper and ultimately received 
the ranks of Sergeant, Station Commander, Zone Sergeant, Lieutenant, 
and most recently, Captain, a personal career goal of his. Excelling in 
various roles, Chris was a distinguished pistol expert and served as a 
firearms instructor, a member of the State Police Underwater Rescue 
Team, and a Field Training Officer.
  Over a lifetime of service, Chris received several awards and 
distinctions recognizing his extraordinary efforts and behavior. While 
serving in the Marine Corps, Chris was awarded the Good Conduct Medal 
denoting his honorable and faithful service as well as the Navy and 
Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Department of the Navy's highest 
non-combat decoration for heroism. During his time with the New York 
State Police, he received both a Superintendent Commendation award and 
a 9/11 First Responder award. Chris's distinguished service record is a 
clear reflection of his unwavering drive to set a positive example 
while serving those around him.
  More than anything, Chris was a devoted father and husband. He met 
his wife, Jillian, upon returning to Peru in 1999 and the couple was 
married 3 years later. Soon thereafter, the pair had 2 wonderful 
daughters, Ella and Maggie. Whether skiing down a mountain, hanging out 
on a boat, or watching sporting events, Chris's greatest joy in life 
was spending quality time with his 3 girls.
  Captain Christopher Garrow was a courageous soldier, a decorated 
public servant, and a loving father and husband. On behalf of New 
York's 21st District, I am honored to recognize his extraordinary life 
of service.

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