IL HR0976

Commends Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christopher L. "Chris" Murdoch for decades of dedicated service to Illinois and the United States.

Recognizes his U.S. Navy service from 1982 as an aviation electrician's mate, rescue swimmer, and flight engineer, accumulating over 3,300 hours of crew time across helicopter and multi-engine aircraft.

Honors his Illinois Army National Guard service beginning in 2003, including a 2006-2007 deployment to Iraq and a 2020 deployment to Ukraine as part of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine.

Acknowledges his extensive military education across multiple warfare specialties and dual military occupational specialties (251A and 140A warrant officer certifications).

Recognizes his numerous military awards including Army Commendation Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, Abraham Lincoln Medal of Freedom, and Naval Aircrew Badge.