    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
    [Senate]
    [Page S1310]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                             ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                           TRIBUTE TO FRITZ WETHERBEE

     Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Fritz
    Wetherbee, a New Hampshire icon who is retiring after six remarkable
    decades of bringing our State's rich history to life.
      For generations of Granite Staters, Fritz has been the trusted voice
    and friendly face of New Hampshire history. He has recorded more than
    5,000 segments of ``Fritz Wetherbee's New Hampshire'' for WMUR's ``New
    Hampshire Chronicle,'' traveling to every corner of the State to
    uncover and share the fascinating historical accounts that make the
    Granite State unique. His iconic voice and witty personality have made
    our State's history accessible and entertaining for audiences of all
    ages. Just hearing his voice on a Chronicle segment--especially after a
    long week away from New Hampshire--is its own unique and comforting
    ``welcome home.''
      A native of New Hampshire, Fritz returned home after serving in the
    U.S. Army and built a career in media, including various roles for
    local radio stations, reporting for the Monadnock Ledger, joining New
    Hampshire Public Television for educational programming, and eventually
    launching his namesake segment in 2001 on WMUR. He also shared his
    expertise with the next generation by teaching journalism at Keene
    State University. His work has garnered both critical acclaim and
    academic recognition, including five Emmy Awards and honorary degrees
    from the University of New Hampshire and Rivier College. Fritz's career
    exemplifies a genuine commitment to preserving and sharing our State's
    heritage, setting the standard for excellence in New Hampshire
    journalism.
      I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Fritz Wetherbee for his
    decades of service to New Hampshire and to wish him well in his well-
    deserved retirement. His work has not only educated and entertained us
    but also strengthened the bonds that tie our communities together
    through shared history and traditions.

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