[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 191 (Thursday, December 8, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID ``WALLY'' WALLER

  (Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
the life of David ``Wally'' Waller, a Polk County, Florida, native who 
passed away last month at the age of 67 following a courageous battle 
with cancer.
  Wally was a hero to our community in more ways than one, beginning 
with his 25-year career in law enforcement. After retiring, he became a 
hero to countless children while serving as program coordinator for the 
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program.
  Under Wally's leadership, Polk County's Toys for Tots was named the 
top program in the United States last year with more than 57,000 toys 
collected for over 14,000 children. Those who volunteered with him said 
he was the heart and soul of Toys for Tots, a title he richly deserved.
  On behalf of our community, thank you, Wally and ``Well done, thy 
good and faithful servant.''

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