[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 174 (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING STAFF MEMBER DILLON MAXWELL CHRISTOPHER

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                            HON. ILHAN OMAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dillon Maxwell 
Christopher, a dedicated member of my team for the last two years. 
Since August 2023, Dillon has loyally served the constituents of 
Minnesots's 5th Congressional District.
  Dillon was born and raised in the great city of Seattle, Washington. 
After graduating from Ballard High School in 2010, he spent an 
impressive decade traveling across the country as a musician, singing 
and playing with numerous bands before going to college in 2017. Dillon 
graduated from the University of Maryland in 2022 with a degree in 
political science and during that time, interned for Delegate Joseline 
A. Pena-Melnyk at the Maryland House of Delegates. His passion for 
politics ushered him into pursuing a career on Capitol Hill, where he 
diligently worked under Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Representative 
Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Haley Stevens (D-MI). Dillon later joined my 
office before returning to the Senate to serve as the Operations 
Assistant to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
  As the only Special Assistant & Driver in my office, Dillon embraced 
his role with sincere dutifulness, patience, and humility. He joined 
our team during one of those many stretches where everything seemed to 
happen at once, from late night travel to late night votes, and somehow 
made it all look easy. To work in a congressional office, one must be 
adaptable, resourceful, and unflinching in their actions and 
responsibilities. Dillon demonstrated all of those qualities. In his 
role as Special Assistant & Driver and as the Office Emergency 
Coordinator, I entrusted Dillon with my office's and my safety and 
security requirements daily, and he never failed to ensure our 
protection. He delivered hundreds of correspondences to my colleagues 
in Congress and constituents, proudly embodying our 5th District 
progressive values in both Washington and Minnesota.
  Outside the office, Dillon is deeply rooted in his community and in 
D.C.'s arts scene. He is the lead singer of a new band, named, 
appropriately, Dillon Maxwell, and can often be found playing at 
PorchFest or supporting local music venues. When he is not performing, 
he's working in neighborhood restaurants, continuing the same ethics of 
service and generosity that define his work and perspective on Capitol 
Hill. Dillon's commitment to public service and democratic values is 
clear--it can be felt in everything he does and how he carries himself 
everyday as a tireless public servant, a good neighbor, and a loving 
husband and son (and father to many furry friends).
  During his two years of service in our office, Dillon has become an 
integral part of our team. He lights up every room with his good-
natured humor and witty personality. He has brought levity to long days 
and authenticity and warmth that kept morale high even during the most 
chaotic times. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Dillon, 
and I am confident he will drive forth our shared goals of making out 
country a better place for all wherever he goes.
  On behalf of Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring and thanking Dillon for his service. 
His contributions to my office and the constituents of the 5th District 
will forever be remembered. It was an honor to work with Dillon in the 
office, and he will be dearly missed. I wish him all the best in his 
future endeavors as he takes his efforts and skills to the Senate.

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