[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 92 (Wednesday, July 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP SHALOM

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 6, 2004

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 50th anniversary 
of Camp Shalom, the Madison Jewish Community Council's Day Camp. Camp 
Shalom has become the oldest day camp in the entire Madison area. It 
continues to serve children without regard to race, gender, religion, 
ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, 
or national origin.
  During the past five decades, Camp Shalom has fulfilled its 
commitment of never denying a child access to its facilities due to 
family finance. It maintains a nurturing, safe, educational, and 
enjoyable camp experience for children from ages five through thirteen.
  From 1954 through 1999, Camp Shalom made its home in Madison's Wingra 
and Olin Parks. Since 1999, it has been located at the Irwin A. and 
Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus in Verona. The new facility 
has an aquatic center, community center, art center, and basketball 
courts, enabling children to enjoy a diversity of activities while at 
day camp. Camp Shalom also operates the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman 
Aquatic Center in a joint venture with Madison Schools--Community 
Recreation. This joint venture exemplifies an ideal partnership between 
the non-profit and public sectors.
  I wholeheartedly congratulate Camp Shalom for fulfilling a fifty year 
mission of service to the children and families of the Madison-area 
community and significantly contributing to the advancement of peace.




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