[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MUSICIAN CHRIS REDDING

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my 
constituent Chris Redding, a Grammy-nominated recording artist, 
innovator, and advocate, and recognize his groundbreaking work in 
advancing inclusion through music, neuroscience, and neurodiversity 
awareness.
  Alongside his wife, Serena Redding, and their son, Christian Saint 
Ellis Redding, Chris has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
advocacy through the Saint Ellis Foundation--an organization dedicated 
to expanding access to music, educational resources, and inclusive 
opportunities for individuals with autism, ADHD, and other 
neurodivergent experiences, as well as their families. While Christian 
is non-verbal, he has always been able to connect to his family through 
music. With this in mind, Chris and Christian recorded ``The Colors in 
My Mind,'' a Grammy-nominated album that made history as the first 
project of its kind to feature a non-speaking individual.
  Through this pioneering body of work and ongoing advocacy 
initiatives, Chris and his family have worked to remove barriers to 
accessibility, ensuring that creative expression, education, and 
therapeutic resources are available to individuals with autism, ADHD, 
and diverse neurological profiles. His innovative use of sound 
frequencies and principles rooted in neuroscience has demonstrated the 
potential of music as a form of therapeutic expression, promoting 
mental wellness, emotional regulation, and human-centered design. Chris 
has emerged as a leader in the evolving field of NeuroArts, championing 
the concept of ``music as medicine'' and inspiring new pathways for 
research, education, and creative expression that support 
neurodivergent communities. His advocacy work continues to foster 
greater awareness, acceptance, and celebration of neurodiversity, 
encouraging communities, institutions, and industries to embrace 
inclusive practices and expand access for individuals with autism, 
ADHD, and beyond.
  As Chris continues pioneering innovation and advocacy in the 
industry, I rise today to honor his outstanding contributions to the 
arts--alongside his family--and their unwavering commitment to 
promoting love, inclusion, accessibility, and acceptance through music.
  Please join me in thanking Chris Redding and his family for their 
extraordinary contributions to the field and wishing them every success 
as they continue their journey.

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