On the recordFebruary 25, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor an extraordinary American, a true hero in every sense, George Walton Weller. For 65 years, Mr. Weller has dedicated his life to the safety and well-being of his community through the Verona Volunteer Fire Company. Helping to found the fire company in 1959, he remains an active member to this day at age 91. His unwavering commitment to service and deep sense of duty are nothing short of inspiring. Long before he answered the call as a firefighter, Mr. Weller bravely served our Nation as a member of the United States Air Force. Serving for 4 years during the Vietnam war, he defended the freedoms we hold dear. Mr. Weller has strengthened his community in the generations of firefighters he has mentored and his example of dedication. Few can claim such a legacy, and today, I recognize and thank George Walton Weller for his extraordinary contributions and selfless acts of service. Mr. Speaker, he embodies the very best of America, and we are forever indebted to him. Celebrating Shenandoah University's 150th Anniversary
