[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 30, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF FIRE CHIEF JOHN WEAVER

  (Mr. SMUCKER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMUCKER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor one of Lancaster 
County's most honored public servants and a true hero, former Denver 
Fire Company Chief, John Weaver, who passed away on January 26.
  John served our community for 50 years. He became a junior fireman 
when he was just 14 years old. He later joined the Denver Fire Company 
when he was 18, in 1969.
  He held every officer position, including fire chief. He became a 
fire instructor, and most recently, he was one of the primary drivers 
for the fire department. He was a brave man who helped make the fire 
department what it is today.
  John was also an entrepreneur who founded a manufacturing company, 
Weaver Industries. Beyond working for the fire company and saving lives 
there, John was also involved in our community. He believed in giving 
back and serving others.
  He served on the Cocalico School Board for 12 years, and coached golf 
and bowling. John found great joy in helping people and set a wonderful 
example for all of us.
  He leaves behind a wife, three sons, and four grandchildren. May we 
remember his giving spirit and may he rest in peace.

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