[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 93 (Monday, June 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S ``WELCOME HOME A HERO'' 
                                PROGRAM

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                               speech of

                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Dallas/
Fort Worth International Airport for their role in sponsoring the 
internationally recognized ``Welcome Home a Hero'' program. DFW has 
been selected by the U.S. Military to host the celebration of the 
success of this critical program for soldiers and their families.
  DFW's ``Welcome a Hero'' program has been praised as the premiere 
volunteer homecoming program for soldiers returning from Iraq, 
Afghanistan and Kuwait for much needed R&R with their families.
  On June 12, 2007, the 500,000th soldier to return home during 
Operation Iraqi Freedom for 2 weeks of Rest and Recuperation (R&R) will 
travel through DFW International Airport.
  As a representative of part of the DFW Airport and a frequent 
traveler between DFW and Washington Reagan, I am grateful that they 
have taken to heart the mission of our brave soldiers. I have 
participated in the ``Welcome Home a Hero'' program, and I will always 
remember the pride I felt and the thankfulness I had for the dedication 
of those men and women to our country and freedom.
  I extend my sincere congratulations the Dallas/Fort Worth 
International Airport and their success with the ``Welcome Home a 
Hero'' program.

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