[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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