[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3624]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          ADDITIONAL STATEMENT

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                        TRIBUTE TO ROBERT MAXCY

 Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of 
Robert Maxcy of Waldoboro, ME, who passed away this weekend at the age 
of 76. Bob served 56 years in the Waldoboro Fire Department, including 
the last 42 years as its chief, and I would like to recognize his 
lifelong devotion to public safety.
  Chief Bob Maxcy was born on November 17, 1929, in Thomaston, ME, the 
son of the late Earl and Ruth Maxcy. At age 14 he began his service as 
a firefighter at the Thomaston Junior Fire Department. This was the 
beginning of his outstanding career in service to both Maine and the 
Nation.
  Upon his graduation from Thomaston High School, Chief Maxcy served 
honorably with the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1950. During his 
service, Chief Maxcy attained the rank of gunnery sergeant.
  When he returned to Maine in 1950, Chief Maxcy became a firefighter 
with the Waldoboro Fire Department. In that same year, he married his 
loving and devoted wife, Muriel. By 1964, Chief Maxcy had established 
himself as a leader in the department and was appointed chief of the 
Waldoboro Fire Department, a position in which he served for 42 years.
  Beyond his dedication to his department, Chief Maxcy also was a 
leader in the community and the State, as evidenced through his 
participation in the Waldoboro Firemen's Association, Knox County 
Firemen's Association, Maine State Federation of Firefighters, and the 
Lincoln County Fire Chiefs.
  Chief Maxcy was truly an honorable Maine man. In addition to his 
success as a community leader and firefighter, he will be remembered 
for his love of his family, the outdoors, and the Red Sox. Chief Maxcy 
is survived by five children, Deborah, Marcia, Marc, Dee, and Daryl; 
his brother, Harlan; his sister, Marilyn; his grandchildren, great 
grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
  Chief Bob Maxcy will be greatly missed. I offer my sincere 
condolences and prayers to Chief Maxcy's family.

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