March 9, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 45 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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             HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL ALLEN

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 9, 2020

  Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, I would like to honor the memory of 
Christopher Michael Allen, who passed away at the age of 47 in his home 
in Jackson, Mississippi, on March 28, 2019, while surrounded by his 
family and friends. Chris dedicated much of his attention to raising 
his three daughters, Anna Leigh, Addy Katherine, and Mills, was an avid 
Ole Miss sports fan, and loved attending sporting events with friends.
  Chris also enjoyed spending time with his many friends and loved ones 
and was known as a loyal friend. A close companion of Chris once said 
that every one of his friends has thought of Chris Allen as their best 
friend at one time or another. Chris used his smile, humor, and kind 
heart to comfort those around him and to create joy in those who shared 
his company. His family and his friends viewed his company as a 
blessing.
  Earlier last year, Chris was diagnosed with progressive multifocal 
leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare viral brain disease that never 
impacted Chris's desire to care for his loving family and close 
friends. He is survived by his daughters, Anna Leigh Allen, Addy 
Katherine Allen, and Mills Allen; their mother Leigh Ann Allen; his 
mother, Debbie Allen; siblings Robby Allen (Ashley) and Brooke Chandler 
(Chan); and a multitude of extended family and friends who continue to 
remember the joy he brought to their lives.

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