From Representative John Kowalko (D-Newark):
I’ve known Chris White for over four years, working with him intimately over a nine month period to produce the Foreclosure Mediation Program. No one brought more knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication to crafting the successful creation of that program and, simply put, it probably would not exist today without Chris. His energy and perseverance was boundless when it came to working for anyone in need. Affordable Housing, rights of the less fortunate or tirelessly advocating for the manufactured housing community, (one of Chris’ most beloved projects), these bore the mark of Chris White.
Seldom has a person been as imbued with the soul of a saint as has Chris. Sometimes we meet a person who not only transcends the ordinary but rises to a new height; a pinnacle that we couldn’t imagine was attainable, and that was Chris. He epitomized a rare combination of intelligence, compassion and selflessness in his work and his work was his pleasure. He was driven to help those who most needed help and give voice to those who struggled to have their voices heard. Chris White was an irreplaceable part of all that makes us human and I will miss him forever.
Mr. White was killed in a hit and run incident on Wednesday in Wilmington.