[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 126 (Thursday, July 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE GREGORY J. HARRIS MILITARY COURTESY ROOM AT THE SYRACUSE 
                            HANCOCK AIRPORT

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 26, 2018

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 10th 
anniversary of the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room (MCR) at 
Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
  Founded in 2008 by two TSA agents who grew tired of seeing soldiers 
sleeping on the floor of Syracuse's Hancock Airport, the MCR was 
developed to provide a place of refuge for soldiers awaiting flights. 
Since its inception, the MCR has aimed to provide traveling soldiers 
with a bit of home comfort. Fitted with amenities including a kitchen 
and lounge chairs for relaxation, the MCR has serviced hundreds of 
soldiers and has hosted everything from nervous recruits anticipating 
basic training to marriage proposals.
  As our servicemen and women, including the many brave men and women 
serving our nation at Fort Drum and at the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock 
Field, travel through Syracuse I believe that they deserve nothing but 
our utmost respect and gratitude. For this reason, I applaud the MCR 
organizers and volunteers as they work tirelessly to ensure that the 
MCR is a home away from home for soldiers in transit.
  While serving in Congress, I will continue to do everything in my 
power to show my appreciation for the men and women serving our country 
by working to ensure that they receive the treatment and benefits they 
deserve.
  Today, I am proud to honor the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy 
Room for celebrating its 10th anniversary and hope that we will 
continue to support those who have made significant sacrifices while 
serving this country.

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