[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6805]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF GEORGE WEYERHAEUSER JR.

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and 
achievements of George Weyerhaeuser Jr. He was an extraordinary civic 
leader and businessman in Tacoma, Washington and will be remembered for 
his contributions to the community and the forestry business.
  George began his business career in 1978 by joining his family-owned 
pulp and paper company, the Weyerhaeuser Company, in Dierks, Arkansas. 
He served in various capacities, including time as a forester, contract 
logger administrator, and sawmill supervisor. His dedication to his 
family's business continued for thirty years in several executive 
positions including vice president for containerboard and vice 
president for the company's pulp and paper business.
  George's role quickly expanded as he helped steer the success of 
Weyerhaeuser Company. He was president and chief executive officer of 
Weyerhaeuser Canada from 1993 to 1998. In 1998, he became senior vice 
president of technology, procurement, and transportation. George 
represented the company and the timber industry on many boards and 
through all of his business endeavors. Throughout his career, he never 
failed to recognize his hardworking employees and loyal customers.
  Although George was a dedicated and successful businessman, his true 
passion was for civic betterment. He served as board chairman for the 
Tacoma Museum of Glass from 2004 to 2008 and, more recently, served as 
president of the Thea Foss Waterway Development Authority. Community 
members agree that without George's relentless support and enthusiasm, 
the museum and waterway would not have become the successes that they 
are today.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I offer my condolences to 
the family and friends of George Weyerhaeuser Jr. His reputation as a 
community leader, mentor, and forward-thinker all highlight the 
profound impression he has left on the Pacific Northwest.

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