Joe Wilson: “I rise today in memory of Dr. George Meetze of Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Meetze passed away on Thanksgiving Day…”

“I rise today in memory of Dr. George Meetze of Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Meetze passed away on Thanksgiving Day after a brief illness. During his 97 years, Dr. Meetze touched numerous lives. I had the honor of working with him during the 17 years I served in South Carolina's State Senate. Dr. Meetze was elected chaplain of the South Carolina Senate in January 1950 and served until his death. His 57 years of service make him the longest-serving chaplain of a legislative body in the history of our Nation. Dr. Meetze spent his life in service to others, honorably working for his God, his community, and his country. He was a colonel and chief chaplain in the South Carolina State Guard, a past president of the South Carolina American Cancer Society, and a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Dr. Meetze was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11.”