[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 111 (Thursday, August 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CAMP CHEN-A-WANDA

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2001

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Camp Chen-A-
Wanda on their annual visit to Washington. Every year, many youngster 
from Long Island, specifically from my district (NY-2) attend this 
summer camp located in Pennsylvania.
  Camp Chen-A-Wanda prepares our young adults to become leaders in 
tomorrow's society. It encourages campers to express themselves as 
individuals by offering a wide variety of athletic, artistic, and other 
recreational activities.
  This prestigious institution has provided hundreds of children in the 
New York area with the opportunity to explore their creative, academic, 
athletic and spiritual nature in a nurturing and motivating atmosphere.
  Although one may leave Camp Chen-A-Wanda just after a few weeks, the 
camp experience never leaves the camper. By the end of the summer, 
campers have forged new friendships, achieved new goals, and are 
confidently prepared to start the upcoming school year.
  I would like to congratulate Camp Directors Caryl and Morey Baldwin 
of Dix Hills, Long Island; and Marcy and Craig Neyer of Montville, NJ, 
on their good work. I wish them the best of luck in the future.
  And most important, I would like to see many of the campers of Camp 
Chen-A-Wanda, return to Washington, D.C. as interns, legislative staff, 
and future Legislators.

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