[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 2492-2493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CHRIS PARR

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Christine Parr. Although Chris passed away earlier this month, her 
memory will live on with her family and friends.
  For nearly 40 years, Chris was married to husband Al Parr. Together, 
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built a life and family in Harrisburg, Arkansas. Chris and Al have two 
children, Will and Angela. Chris joined Al in being active members of 
the Harrisburg Church of Christ where Al serves as pulpit minister.
  Chris was a homemaker and a collector of souvenir spoons, bears, and 
Russian stacking dolls, among other things. Years ago she also operated 
a sewing business and day care from her home. She enjoyed anything to 
do with a needle and thread and over the years has made many clothes 
and quilts for her family and friends.
  I will always remember Chris and the kindness that she showed my 
family and me. Chris had a passion for America. She loved people; and 
once she committed herself to a cause, she and Al devoted themselves 
completely and worked tirelessly.
  My thoughts and prayers are with Chris's family. As a person of great 
faith, I know that Chris is now in Heaven with her Lord and Savior 
Jesus Christ. While her presence here on Earth will be missed, her 
example will be a guide for her family and friends for years to come.
  God bless Chris Parr, and God bless her family.

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