[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 164 (Monday, October 6, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CHUCK WEAGRAFF AS A DISTINGUISHED FIRST RESPONDER LEADER IN 
                            CENTRAL FLORIDA

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                            HON. DARREN SOTO

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 6, 2025

  Mr. SOTO. Mr. Speaker, Chuck Weagraff is a 21-year veteran of the 
fire service and the proud third generation of his family to wear the 
badge. His career has spanned multiple departments and communities, 
including Honolulu, the cities of Ocoee and Oviedo, and now serving 
with distinction at the Reedy Creek Fire Department. At every step, 
Chuck has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, 
dedication, and passion for the calling of a firefighter.
  Within the department, Chuck has distinguished himself as both a 
leader and a teacher. He serves as an instructor on the Special 
Operations Team, preparing members for the most complex and dangerous 
challenges of the profession. As a paramedic preceptor, he has mentored 
countless new medics, imparting not only technical skill but also the 
calm confidence and compassion that define the best in emergency 
medicine. In addition, as a certified department fire instructor, he 
dedicates himself to developing the next generation of firefighters. 
His impact as a mentor and instructor is felt throughout our 
organization and beyond.
  Chuck is known among his peers as steady under pressure, generous 
with his time and knowledge, and always putting the needs of others 
first. His quiet but steady leadership inspires those around him to be 
better, both on and off the job.
  Outside the firehouse, Chuck is a devoted family man to his wife and 
two children. The same dedication that defines him as a firefighter is 
equally present in the way he supports and cares for his family.
  For his decades of service, professionalism, leadership, and devotion 
to both his department and his loved ones, Chuck Weagraff exemplifies 
the very best of the fire service.

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