[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 201 (Wednesday, December 6, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H6149-H6150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING JOHN ``ANDREW'' FISTER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Virginia (Mr. Good) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GOOD of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of Amherst County teacher John ``Andrew'' Fister.
  Mr. Fister was an exemplary educator who dedicated nearly 25 years of 
his life to teaching, training, and developing his students.
  After teaching Bible, math, and German for 18 years in Ohio, he moved 
to Virginia to serve 3 years as an academic instructor, helping young 
adults enter the workforce.
  In January of 2022, Mr. Fister joined Amherst County public schools 
as a math and German teacher. Despite his relatively short time there, 
he left an indelible impact on the student body.
  Mr. Fister was loved by many students, even those not in his classes, 
and served as a mentor for many who walked those halls.
  With a special gift working with students needing a second chance or 
just a little extra help, he taught them to believe in themselves and 
to work hard to achieve their dreams.
  Mr. Fister's enthusiasm for life was contagious, and he meant so much 
to so many in the Amherst community.
  Only 50 years old, his time on Earth was too short for those who 
loved him, but his personal testimony and the influence he had on 
others will live beyond his life here.

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  His family and those who knew him best are comforted by the knowledge 
that he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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