[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E959]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





            HONORING THE PROUD PATRIOT ON ITS GRAND OPENING

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 3, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate the 
Proud Patriot on its grand opening.
  Vanessa and Niklas Herring, co-owners of the Proud Patriot, are 
passionate about honoring those who serve their country. The Proud 
Patriot is an all-American restaurant in Rouses Point, New York, that 
offers a 10 percent discount to veterans, law enforcement and peace 
officers. Serving up classic American food, the restaurant has its 
slogan, ``Land of the free because of the brave,'' proudly written on 
its ``veterans wall,'' decorated with photos of local veterans. Vanessa 
and Niklas both have military lineage in their families, and Niklas is 
a proud Army veteran himself. Their dedication giving back to those who 
sacrificed so much for our country is truly admirable.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want to thank Vanessa and 
Niklas Herring for their honorable commitment to our veterans. I wish 
the Proud Patriot nothing but success as it opens its doors to the 
community.

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