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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS

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On 2025-03-10, Representative Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS" in the House. The speech addressed infrastructure.

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS ______ HON. DARIN LaHOOD of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, March 10, 2025 Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Craig Roberts of Alton, Illinois, who passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 62. Born and raised in Illinois, Craig graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, and political science in 1984. Craig's passion for politics and government along with his personal attachment to Illinois led him to begin his career in state government. During this time, Craig worked as the Republican Staff Director on Issues Development for the Illinois House of Representatives, Assistant to the Illinois Lieutenant Governor, and the Executive Assistant for Programs and Policy Development for the Illinois Secretary of State. For over a decade, Craig served the state of Illinois and left a lasting impact on many through his commitment to our state government. In 1997, Craig made the transition to the United States House of Representatives. Here he worked as long-tune Chief of Staff for Representative John Shimkus for 24 years while also serving as President of the House Chiefs of Staff Association from 2015 to 2020. Craig ended his career in the House as a Special Advisor to the House Administration Committee and afterward held the role of Senior Vice President at Milne, Wiener & Shofe Global Strategies. Craig was a long-time mentor to up and coming Hill staff, supported numerous Members of the Illinois delegation as they transitioned to Congress, and was a true example of what dedicating your life to public service really means. Craig was undoubtably a dedicated and impactful figure in both the state of Illinois and here in Washington and while his legacy will live on, he will be truly missed as a friend to so many. I want to offer my condolences to the Roberts family and their loved ones on the loss of a great man who will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS ______ HON. DARIN LaHOOD of illinois in the house of representatives Monday, March 10, 2025 Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Craig Roberts of Alton, Illinois, who passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 62. Born and raised in Illinois, Craig graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, and political science in 1984. Craig's passion for politics and government along with his personal attachment to Illinois led him to begin his career in state government. During this time, Craig worked as the Republican Staff Director on Issues Development for the Illinois House of Representatives, Assistant to the Illinois Lieutenant Governor, and the Executive Assistant for Programs and Policy Development for the Illinois Secretary of State. For over a decade, Craig served the state of Illinois and left a lasting impact on many through his commitment to our state government. In 1997, Craig made the transition to the United States House of Representatives. Here he worked as long-tune Chief of Staff for Representative John Shimkus for 24 years while also serving as President of the House Chiefs of Staff Association from 2015 to 2020. Craig ended his career in the House as a Special Advisor to the House Administration Committee and afterward held the role of Senior Vice President at Milne, Wiener & Shofe Global Strategies. Craig was a long-time mentor to up and coming Hill staff, supported numerous Members of the Illinois delegation as they transitioned to Congress, and was a true example of what dedicating your life to public service really means. Craig was undoubtably a dedicated and impactful figure in both the state of Illinois and here in Washington and while his legacy will live on, he will be truly missed as a friend to so many. I want to offer my condolences to the Roberts family and their loved ones on the loss of a great man who will be fondly remembered by all those who knew him. ____________________