[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON STATE TROOPER CHRISTOPHER GADD

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2024

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd, who tragically died while on 
duty on March 2, 2004. He was taken far too soon.
  Trooper Gadd was born in Pasco, Washington and attended Kentlake High 
School in Kent, Washington. He continued his education at Green River 
College and Tacoma Community College, where he earned his Emergency 
Medical Technicians (EMT) certification. In September of 2021, Trooper 
Gadd began his career with the Washington State Patrol, as a cadet in 
Grandview, Washington. Gadd graduated with WSP's 116th Trooper Basic 
Training class in 2022. He earned two best-in-class awards among his 
class of 44: the Top Academic Award and the Top Collision Investigation 
Award.
  For the Gadd family, law enforcement and public service is a 
tradition. Chris's father is a WSP Trooper, and his sister serves with 
the Texas Highway Patrol. WSP Chief John R. Batiste said Chris knew all 
too well the risks of public service but still offered that service 
with unquestioned valor and, now, unfathomable sacrifice.
  Trooper Gadd resided in Snohomish County and was known as a loving 
husband, devoted father, caring brother, beloved son, and committed 
friend. He is survived by his wife Cammryn, 2-year-old daughter Kaelyn, 
parents, and sister. Our community will miss him dearly, and I am 
forever grateful for his commitment to service.

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