[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E923-E924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO THE MONTROSE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2022

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Montrose Search 
and Rescue Team, in Montrose, California upon its seventy-fifth 
anniversary.
  Over its 75-year history, the Montrose Search and Rescue Team has 
come to the aid of citizens lost or injured in the mountains locally 
and statewide, and through their consistent efforts, these brave men 
and women have saved countless lives.
  Originally called the Montrose Mountaineers, this organization was 
formed in 1947 by a group of Civilian Air Defense members to assist 
people who became lost or injured in the local mountains. The team has 
since extended its aid outside the Los Angeles area, traveling 
throughout California to help in rescue or recovery efforts.
  As one of eight non-profit, volunteer rescue teams affiliated with 
the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, the team is on call 24 
hours a day to rescue stranded hikers, natural disaster victims, and 
other individuals in need of help. Receiving many calls each year, the 
group is one of the most active search and rescue teams in Los Angeles 
County. As part of their service, team members also conduct searches 
for downed aircraft, rescue people stuck in tunnels, mines, and 
underground utility vaults, and evacuate citizens from cars which have 
fallen off mountain roads.

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  These volunteer heroes, who come from a variety of professions, serve 
their community without asking for anything in exchange. They search 
through rubble, scale cliffsides, and brave surging waters to save 
lives. Their selfless dedication and invaluable service provide a model 
for all of us and deserve recognition.
  I consider it a great privilege to recognize the Montrose Search and 
Rescue Team, and I ask all Members to join me in congratulating the 
team upon its seventy-fifth anniversary.

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