[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JAMES J. WELLER

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2023

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding constituent from my district, Chief Master Sergeant James 
J. Weller. CMSgt Weller is retiring from the United States Air Force 
after 42 years of faithful service to our country.
  Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Jim went on to graduate from Upper 
Dublin High School in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. He began his 
career of service early as a Civil Air Patrol Cadet and would go on to 
enlist as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army Reserves. In 1983 he 
transferred to the Air Force and began an illustrious career that saw 
him serve in locales throughout the world in support of the Cold War 
and the Global War on Terror.
  Jim has served in many positions in defense of our great nation to 
include Military Law Enforcement, Aircraft Armament Technician, 
Emergency Manager, and various other additional duties. In March of 
2003, Jim was part of the Red Tail Express, the first successful Air 
Force ground convoy into Iraq. On a subsequent deployment to Iraq, he 
served as the Security Escort Manager to Baghdad Air Base. Jim's 
professional excellence and dedication to service is exemplified in his 
support of Operations Desert Storm, Deny Flight, Southern Watch, 
Southern Focus, Inherent Resolve, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
  On the domestic front, Jim leveraged his extensive military 
experience in disaster management across 20 domestic operations. 
Notably he supported efforts during Covid-19, Hurricanes Floyd and 
Irene, Tropical Storm Lee, and Super Storm Sandy. His security 
expertise has been used in support of G-20 summits, a Papal visit, the 
2016 Democratic National Convention and Presidential Inaugurations. Jim 
has also been instrumental in service to our local community where he 
serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol as well as 
volunteer Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services.
  In his private life, Jim and his wife Michelle reside in Warrington, 
Pennsylvania where they have raised 4 wonderful children.
  We are all incredibly grateful for the positive impact Jim has had 
through his long career, and we wish him countless blessings during his 
retirement.

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