[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3962]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER WARE

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2014

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Christopher Ware of Clinton, Illinois, a man who has overcome great 
personal obstacles and dedicated his life to public service and helping 
others.
  Mr. Ware has worked for State Farm Insurance Company in Bloomington, 
Illinois as a Security and Safety Specialist for over twenty-two years. 
Christopher also served as a law enforcement officer with the 
Bloomington Police Department until he suffered a severe stroke in 
1997. During his time with the police department, Christopher helped to 
coordinate outreach programs within his community.
  In his limited spare time, Christopher has dedicated himself to 
public service and volunteering in his community. He currently serves 
as Chairman of the DeWitt County Housing Authority Board, Precinct 
Committeeman for DeWitt County, and trustee of the DeWitt-Livingston-
McLean Counties Regional School Board.
  In addition to his public service work, Christopher has volunteered 
countless hours for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, serving in 
many leadership roles. In 2005, he received the ``Award of the Year'' 
or ``Hero Award'' from the Coast Guard Foundation for his work during 
Hurricane Katrina. In 2004 and 2011, Ware received the Lifetime 
Achievement Award in the USA Freedom Corps for his volunteer service 
activities. In 2002, the Governor of Illinois appointed Chris to the 
Illinois State Rehabilitation Council and in 2012 he was appointed to 
the Illinois Stroke Task Force.
  It is my honor to recognize Christopher Ware for his lifetime 
dedication to helping others.

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