RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BRINSON

RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BRINSON

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CHRISTOPHER BRINSON ______ HON. MIKE ROGERS of alabama in the house of representatives Friday, January 3, 2025 Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my Chief of Staff, Christopher Brinson. Christopher Brinson, the son of Al and Lucy, is a proud son of Coastal North Carolina. He jokes he is the second most famous graduate of E A Laney High School, behind Michael Jordan. To my staff and I, he's number one. Chris started in my office on day 1, January 3, 2003 as my Legislative Director. During this time, he also courageously served our country in the Army Reserves as a Military Police Officer. Chris deployed several times and rose to the rank of Captain. Chris's influence on my office is immeasurable. My staff in Alabama and DC revere him, and without his help, I would not have successfully run for two Chairmanships. I have some of the longest-serving staff on Capitol Hill, and that's in part to what Chris has done for our team. Chris's greatest accomplishment in life is not the Army nor is it his tenure on Capitol Hill. His greatest work is his family. Chris raised two smart, and most importantly, successful children, Zoe and Jack. From track practices, to wrestling, to countless apartment moves, he is as present a father as two kids could dream of. He is also lucky enough to share everything with Gina D' Andrea, the love of his life. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Chris Brinson upon his retirement. ____________________