[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 64 (Thursday, May 9, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
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RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THOSE INVOLVED IN THE SEARCH FOR WILLIAM E. 
                                 COLBY

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 1996

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of more 
than 100 individuals--both paid and volunteer--who spent many hours in 
the cold waters and on the shoreline of the Wicomico River searching 
for the late William E. Colby, the former Director of the Central 
Intelligence Agency. The search ended early Monday morning after his 
body was discovered near the shoreline, ending an intense search that 
began when his canoe was found April 28.
  There were many agencies and organizations involved in the search 
which was headed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources 
Police. I want to recognize all of the participants in this search, 
including Sheriff Fred Davis and the Charles County Sheriff's 
Department who handled press inquiries and protected the Colby 
residence.
  The search involved countless volunteer hours and assistance from: 
the Maryland State Police Aviation Division; the Charles County Dive 
Team, who were the first divers in the search; the Cobb Island 
Volunteer Fire Department and EMS; the Seventh District Volunteer Fire 
Department Boat 5 from St. Mary's County; the Marbury Volunteer Fire 
Department--using their rescue boat and dive team; the Bel Alton 
Volunteer Fire Department; the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Department 
Dive Team; the Calvert County Dive Team; the U.S. Coast Guard; the 
Prince George's County Dive Team--Companies 22, 49, and 56; the La 
Plata Volunteer Fire Department; Sardom Search and Rescue Dogs; the 
Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; the Charles 
County Communications Department; the Virginia State Marine Police; the 
Naval Surface Warfare Center EOD Dive Team and the Rescue Squad Dive 
Team from Dahlgren, VA; and numerous local citizens who volunteered in 
many different ways.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the efforts of 
the paid and volunteer members of this special community. These 
individuals engage in hundreds of hours of specialized training and 
continuing education to enhance lifesaving skills just to be ready for 
emergency rescue calls and searches. Charles County and other 
communities across America benefit daily from the services of these 
dedicated professionals who are ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 
they deserve our continued thanks.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the efforts of the volunteer fire and 
rescue services personnel and other agencies involved in the intense 
search for Mr. Colby which lasted more than 1 week. I want each of them 
to know that my colleagues in Congress share my pride in the selfless 
manner in which they carry out their mission in our community and every 
community throughout America.

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