Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of an exceptional public servant, a man who served our great Nation with unwavering integrity and dedication, and a friend I was proud to know, Chief Robert Wieners, who went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2024. After graduating from Boston State College in 1978, Bob answered the call to serve our Nation in the United States Marine Corps. Over the course of more than 20 years, he rose through the ranks to become a lieutenant colonel, retiring from Active Duty on September 1, 1998. His time in the Marines was marked by superior leadership and operational excellence, a testament to the character of a man we honor today. Friendswood was truly blessed beyond measure when Bob and his bride, Susan, made it their home. For over two decades, Bob led our community as chief of police, leaving an indelible mark on Friendswood through his 24 years of dedicated service. Mr. Speaker, I had the honor of getting to know Bob over the years, and his tireless work to protect our community along with his deep love of Friendswood will never be forgotten. Brenda Gail and I are praying for the entire Wieners family, the Friendswood Police Department, and everyone who had the privilege of calling Bob their friend. Mr. Speaker, may we all strive to uphold the values he so proudly embodied. Paying Tribute to Chester A. ``Pete'' Shelton”