In Memory of Chris Pace

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Mr. BARR. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of a great American, Christopher Jack Pace. Chris was a dedicated public servant and a leader in Clark County, Kentucky. He passed away on October 14, 2021 at 44 years of age.

Chris was elected as the County Judge-Executive of Clark County in November of 2018. He took office the following January and proved from that first day to be a caring and competent leader for the community that he loved. Chris was well-respected by all those he encountered in his position as Judge-Executive. I was honored to collaborate with Chris on many projects to benefit the community. On a personal note, I was honored to consider Chris a personal friend.

Chris was a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School, Eastern Kentucky University, and Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law. Chris served as Student Government President at both EKU and NKU. He was a leader who served the community on several boards. Chris was a youth soccer and Upward basketball coach, as well as the public address announcer for GRC volleyball. Most importantly, Chris was a Christian who was strong in his faith in Jesus. He tried to follow Him daily and was a Godly example to us all. Chris was a member of Calvary Christian Church.

Chris loved his family deeply. He was the husband of Shannon, father of Jack, Roman, and Maria, son of Betty Pace and the late Donald Pace, and brother to Donna Gail Baker and Donald Pace, Jr. He had a large and loving extended family.

Chris was the epitome of a good family man, a good citizen, and a good leader. He loved his community and his country. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known him. He loved life and lived it enthusiastically as evidenced by the genuine smile that was always on his face. It is my honor to lift up the life of Christopher Jack Pace before the United States Congress.

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