[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING METEOROLOGIST TOM MAHONEY

  (Mr. WIED asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WIED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy 
of a Green Bay local legend, WFRV chief meteorologist Tom Mahoney, who 
recently passed away at the age of 75.
  Tom first appeared on local news in northeast Wisconsin in 1972 and 
quickly became a trusted presence in households across our region. For 
more than 30 years at WFRV until his retirement in 2013, he guided 
families through blizzards, thunderstorms, and sunny skies with humor, 
kindness, and a genuine passion for meteorology. He shared that passion 
with the next generation by visiting schools throughout northeastern 
Wisconsin, inspiring countless young people.
  Beyond the weather desk, Tom was also a man of deep faith. As a 
Catholic deacon, he visited the sick, led funerals, and often left the 
studio after the 6:30 newscast to conduct wake services just to come 
back in time for the 10 o'clock broadcast.
  Mr. Speaker, as the Representative from northeastern Wisconsin and as 
a lifelong resident of the area, I thank Tom Mahoney for his lifetime 
of service to northeastern Wisconsin and for always being a trusted 
voice for families in our community. His wife, Sue, their children, and 
grandchildren are in my prayers during this time. Tom's impact on our 
community will live on in the memories of those he guided through 
countless storms and sunny days.

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