[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2025

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and legacy 
of Craig Roberts of Alton, Illinois, who passed away on February 15, 
2025, at the age of 62.
  Born and raised in Illinois, Craig graduated from Western Illinois 
University with a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, and 
political science in 1984. Craig's passion for politics and government 
along with his personal attachment to Illinois led him to begin his 
career in state government.
  During this time, Craig worked as the Republican Staff Director on 
Issues Development for the Illinois House of Representatives, Assistant 
to the Illinois Lieutenant Governor, and the Executive Assistant for 
Programs and Policy Development for the Illinois Secretary of State. 
For over a decade, Craig served the state of Illinois and left a 
lasting impact on many through his commitment to our state government.
  In 1997, Craig made the transition to the United States House of 
Representatives. Here he worked as long-tune Chief of Staff for 
Representative John Shimkus for 24 years while also serving as 
President of the House Chiefs of Staff Association from 2015 to 2020. 
Craig ended his career in the House as a Special Advisor to the House 
Administration Committee and afterward held the role of Senior Vice 
President at Milne, Wiener & Shofe Global Strategies.
  Craig was a long-time mentor to up and coming Hill staff, supported 
numerous Members of the Illinois delegation as they transitioned to 
Congress, and was a true example of what dedicating your life to public 
service really means.
  Craig was undoubtably a dedicated and impactful figure in both the 
state of Illinois and here in Washington and while his legacy will live 
on, he will be truly missed as a friend to so many. I want to offer my 
condolences to the Roberts family and their loved ones on the loss of a 
great man who will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him.

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