Lady Langley, and Bermuda's Olympic team.

Government Senate leader the Hon. Michael Winfield said a letter should be sent to Sir Desmond and his wife, who leave the Island on July 28.

He applauded their contribution to the community, picking out Lady Langley's charity work.

Sen. Winfield went on to wish the local Olympic team success in Barcelona.

He also wished political colleague, the Hon. Maxwell Burgess, a speedy recovery from an injured foot.

Senate Opposition leader Sen. Alex Scott congratulated Mr. Dwayne Outerbridge and Miss Candy Lee Foggo for their triumphs in Bermuda's body-building contest.

He also praised the national soccer team for its success in the World Cup qualifying matches, and the National Dance Theatre and its choreographer Miss Conchita Ming.

Sen. Scott went on to thank Sir Desmond and Lady Langley for their "valuable contribution'' to Bermuda.

Backing his remarks, PLP Sen. Trevor Woolridge (PLP) wished the couple "every success in their future endeavours.'' Independent Sen. Joe Johnson as also full of praise, commenting on Lady Langley's fund-raising for the cancer charity, Patients' Assistance League and Service (PALS).

Minister of Youth and Sport the Hon. Pamela Gordon, said Bermuda should be proud of its Olympic team.

It was fielding athletes in track, field, equestrian, and yachting events.

"There are countries with a population much bigger than ours who are sending fewer athletes.'' UBP Sen. Jerome Dill urged that a letter of congratulations be sent to Mrs.

Lucy Willitts, who had recently visited Mother Teresa in Calcutta.

UBP Sen. Wendell Hollis applauded the work of Sir Desmond and Lady Langley.

He said he believed Bermudian parades had improved because of Sir Desmond's influence.

Senate President the Hon. Albert Jackson said Sir Desmond and Lady Langley had taken a "very personal and personable involvement'' in Bermudian affairs.