[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 74 (Thursday, May 23, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             MARK HIMEBAUGH

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to observe Mark 
Himebaugh's 16th birthday.
  For those who do not know Mark, he is one of America's many missing 
children. In November 1991, when he was 11 years old, Mark left his 
home in Cape May County, NJ, to play. He was never seen again. His 
parents have not seen him in 4\1/2\ years. Despite the efforts of his 
parents, law enforcement, and an outstanding group of volunteers, his 
parents say they are no closer to recovering Mark than in November 
1991.
  Mr. President, it is difficult to imagine the heartache and suffering 
of a parent who has a missing child. With each passing day, there is 
continuing concern, continuing fear, and continuing prayers for a safe 
return.
  Unfortunately, each year, thousands of people across the country 
disappear. Most of these are children. Despite the increased awareness 
and the additional tools law enforcement has acquired, the problem 
continues to be serious.
  Our children are our most precious resource. They are our future. I 
hope with all my heart that the Himebaugh family is reunited with their 
son in the near future. And I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing 
them strength to continue their search for Mark.

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