Fedorchak congratulates WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler on his retirement

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor yesterday to congratulate WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler on his retirement after a remarkable 40-year career. 

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:     

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize WDAY Chief Meteorologist John Wheeler.  

On May 16th, tomorrow, John will deliver his final forecast, sunsetting a memorable 40-year broadcasting career.  

John joined WDAY in 1985 as the station’s first on-air meteorologist.  

Since then, he’s weathered it all—guiding North Dakotans through blizzards, floods, and drought — always with steady insight, clear instructions, and a partly-sunny optimism, even on the coldest North Dakota days.  

Let’s be honest, being a weatherman in my state is no easy task.   

And while our weather is reliably unpredictable, John was always a high-pressure system of calm and confidence, helping farmers, families, and everyone in between plan for a smooth day ahead.   

John, as you enter retirement, the forecast looks great!   

I see clear skies ahead, wind at your back, and hopefully an extended period of sunshine.   

Thank you, John, for helping us weather so many storms.   

I wish you the very best in this new season of life.  

Mr. Speaker. I yield back. 

CLICK HERE to watch the full speech.    

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