[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE 100,000TH FALCON III AN/PRC-152(C) RADIO PRODUCED BY 
               HARRIS RF COMMUNICATIONS IN ROCHESTER, NY

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2009

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join our armed services 
in congratulating Harris RF Communications on producing its one 
hundred-thousandth Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C) radio. This is an 
extraordinarily auspicious milestone and a testament to the dedication 
and hard work of the company's Rochester, New York workforce.
  It is fitting to celebrate this achievement as this radio is used and 
sought after by every branch of the U.S. Department of Defense as well 
as several of our ally nations. It is a superior product and was 
recognized by the U.S. Army as one of 2007's greatest inventions. It 
has next-generation communications capabilities, but is still versatile 
enough to be compatible with existing communications systems. Plus it 
can be upgraded in the future to grow as new software and encryption 
technology advances.
  I commend all of Harris' local employees for the critical work they 
perform every day in support of our soldiers. Their care and dedication 
is helping to keep our men and women in uniform safe while they serve 
our nation on faraway battlefields. Moreover, their communications 
systems enable our military to execute its mission efficiently and 
effectively so that threats are defeated while innocent lives are 
safeguarded.
  It gives me great comfort to know that our soldiers are equipped with 
Harris radios because I know that Rochester's top-notch workforce makes 
products renowned for quality. Our service men and women depend on 
these radios working the first time and every time. Harris takes that 
responsibility seriously and I'm so proud to know that the company 
delivers.
  This cutting edge technology that was developed and produced in New 
York's 28th Congressional District is yet one more example of how our 
region is a leader in innovation and development. Congratulations to 
Harris RF Communications and its employees for attaining this 
significant achievement.

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