30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP DOGWOOD SUMMER ACADEMY

On 2026-06-23, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) delivered a floor speech titled "30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP DOGWOOD SUMMER ACADEMY" in the Senate.

30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP DOGWOOD SUMMER ACADEMY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3056] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP DOGWOOD SUMMER ACADEMY Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize the 30th anniversary of Camp Dogwood Summer Academy and its commitment to the children of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have seen firsthand how instrumental the Welters have been in improving the lives of children across Virginia. Since its foundation in 1996 by the AnBryce Foundation and its leaders, Mr. Anthony Welters and Mrs. Beatrice Welters, Camp Dogwood Summer Academy has supported learning experiences, educational enrichment, mentorship, and character development for more than 2,000 children throughout the Commonwealth. Camp Dogwood embodies the belief that every child--regardless of ZIP code, background, or circumstance--deserves the support necessary to thrive. That is a belief worth uplifting, and those who put it into practice deserve commendation. I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the three decades of contributions Camp Dogwood has made to the children of the Commonwealth and to express sincere appreciation for its continued dedication to building brighter futures for decades to come. ____________________