[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 112 (Friday, July 26, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S8988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE REHOBOTH BEACH PATROL

  Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate the 75th 
anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol [RBP] and the patrol's 75-year 
perfect safety record. Every summer, Rehoboth Beach, DE, is inundated 
with tens of thousands of vacationers from Delaware, Maryland, D.C., 
Virginia, and Pennsylvania. And every summer, the lifeguards of RBP 
reunite over 400 lost children with their parents, treat hundreds of 
injuries, and save scores of swimmers.
  All too often, with people too busy at work, or in this case, too 
busy at play, years of work, dedication, and perfection go overlooked. 
It is only fitting and proper that RBP be recognized after so many 
perfect years of service.
  With the leadership of Capt. Paul ``Doc'' Burnham in the 1940's, 
through the firm discipline of Capt. Frank ``Coach'' Coveleski in the 
1950's through the 1970's, to current Capt. Jate Walsh, the swimmers of 
Rehoboth beach have been, and continue to be, guarded by the best 
Delaware has to offer. As for the future, Lieutenants Tom Coveleski and 
Derek Shockro strive to continue our great Delaware tradition into the 
next century.
  On behalf of my fellow Delawareans, and the literally hundreds of 
thousands of vacationers that have enjoyed the safe beaches of Rehoboth 
for so many years, I say thank you. And best of luck to Rehoboth Beach 
Patrol, as it works on another 75 years of perfect service.

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