[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 119 (Thursday, July 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E652]
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HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO PASSED AWAY IN A PLANE 
                    CRASH IN HOWLAND TOWNSHIP, OHIO

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                         HON. MICHAEL A. RULLI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2025

  Mr. RULLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember the 
victims of the June 29, 2025, plane crash in Howland Township, Ohio, 
that claimed six lives.
  This tragic loss has taken beloved family members and respected 
professionals who contributed significantly to the Mahoning Valley. 
Their influence on the community will endure for generations.
  James Weller was the President and CEO of Liberty Steel Industries 
Inc., a staple of Warren, Ohio. His passion for his faith and his 
family inspired him to treat others with respect and dignity.
  Veronica Weller, James's wife, was a loving wife, mother, sister, 
aunt, and friend, making the community around her a better place. 
Veronica's involvement with charities showed her true devotion to those 
in need.
  John Weller, son of James and Veronica Weller, was known for his 
humor and positive outlook on life, spreading love and positivity to 
those who knew him. John Weller was the vice president of Liberty Steel 
Industries.
  Maria Weller, John's wife, was a volunteer at the St. Edward's food 
pantry, showing her dedication and love for the community that she 
sought to make better. Maria's creation of a fashion camp designed to 
help STEM students showed her willingness to give her time and energy 
to serve others.
  Joseph Maxin, the pilot of the airplane, used his enthusiasm for 
public service to positively touch the hearts and minds of those he 
interacted with. Joseph's service in the Youngstown Prosecutor's Office 
showed his desire and eagerness to keep his community safe.
  Timothy Blake, the co-pilot of the airplane, used his fondness for 
aviation to train the next generation of pilots at Youngstown-Warren 
Regional Airport.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to 
join me in honoring and remembering those who lost their lives in this 
tragic incident.

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