[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 192 (Monday, December 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H9649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING REPRESENTATIVE FRED KELLER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Joyce) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, throughout his career, Fred 
Keller has had many titles.
  He's been a CEO, State representative, Congressman, and deacon. But 
the title that I know Representative Keller is most proud of is 
``grandfather.''
  Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and to thank a man whom I 
have had the privilege of calling a fellow legislator and a friend.
  For the past 4 years, I have been proud to work alongside 
Representative Fred Keller. One of the great joys of my time in 
Congress has been joining alongside Fred Keller and other Members of 
Congress in a morning prayer group.
  Through his actions and through his deeds, Representative Keller has 
set an example of what it meant to serve his constituents faithfully 
and with their best interests at heart.
  Throughout his career, Fred has been a champion of conservative 
values, defending life, fighting for our students, and always working 
tirelessly to hold government accountable.
  There has been no greater advocate for his district and no greater 
champion of liberty than Representative Fred Keller.
  Madam Speaker, this body will miss having Representative Fred Keller 
among us in the 118th Congress.


                    In Remembrance of Kurt Keilhofer

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember 
the life of Mapleton firefighter, Kurt Keilhofer, who was killed while 
serving the people of Huntingdon County on December 6, 2022.
  A native son of Pennsylvania, Kurt dedicated his life to serving 
others, to serving his community. Aside from his work in agriculture, 
Kurt served not only as a firefighter, but also a member of the 
Mapleton Borough Council where he worked each day to put the needs of 
Mapleton residents first. He enjoyed camping, motorcycles, and spending 
time outdoors. More than any of this perhaps, Kurt also enjoyed time 
with his 15 grandchildren and his great-granddaughter, Aria.
  We owe a debt of gratitude that we can never repay to Kurt, who gave 
his life while doing what firefighters do: protecting others each and 
every day that they serve us.
  This year, 86 firefighters have lost their lives in the line of duty. 
This Christmas, please join me in saying a prayer for those families 
who will be missing a loved one who died in the service to their 
communities.

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