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Congratulating John Wheeler on His Retirement

Floor Speech

Date: May 15, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. FEDORCHAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler.

On May 16, tomorrow, John will deliver his final forecast, sunsetting a memorable 40-year broadcasting career.

John joined WDAY in 1985 as the station's first on-air meteorologist. Since then, he has weathered it all, guiding North Dakotans through blizzards, floods, and drought, always with steady insight, clear instructions, and a partly sunny optimism, even on the coldest North Dakota days.

Let's be honest: Being a weatherman in North Dakota, in my State, is no easy task. While our weather is reliably unpredictable, John was always a high-pressure system of calm and confidence, helping farmers, families, and everyone in between plan for a smooth day ahead.

As John enters retirement, the forecast looks great. I see clear skies ahead, wind at his back, and hopefully an extended period of sunshine.

I thank John for helping us weather so many storms, and I wish him the very best in this new season of life.

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