[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 22 (Thursday, February 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO WAYNE HARRISON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize Major Wayne Harrison of Dolores, Colorado. Recently, Major 
Harrison was recognized for his years of service in the Civil Air 
Patrol and awarded a Springfield M-14 rifle. Today, I would like to pay 
tribute to Major Harrison's career and accomplishments before this body 
of Congress and this nation.
  Major Harrison began his career in the Civil Air Service as a cadet 
and moved up through the ranks to eventually teach cadets, passing on 
his knowledge of airplanes and flying. In fact, Wayne Harrison's 
superiors were so impressed with his abilities that he was promoted to 
the position of aerospace officer only a short time after joining the 
Civil Air Patrol. Serving in the position for three years, Wayne was 
then asked to become the commander of his squadron and he accepted.
  Although the new position and added responsibility would be a 
challenge, Major Harrison also saw the promotion as an opportunity to 
help his fellow cadets. Over the years, Major Harrison used his 
position to serve as a role model to his cadets and helped many of them 
go on to colleges, military academies, and into the armed forces.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize Major Wayne 
Harrison before this body of Congress and this nation. Major Harrison 
has served with the diligence, honor and integrity that Amercans have 
come to expect from the Civil Air Patrol, and it is an honor to 
represent such an outstanding American in this Congress.

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