[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 121 (Wednesday, August 5, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S8861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     CAMP AGAWAM'S 90TH ANNIVERSARY

 Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Camp 
Agawam boys' summer camp in Raymond, ME, which is celebrating its 90th 
year on August 14, 2009. Agawam has an exceptional history as one of 
the Nation's oldest summer camps.
  Founded in 1919, Agawam was owned and operated continuously by the 
Mason family until 1985. Throughout its history, Camp Agawam has 
provided a unique and exciting summer camp program for boys from Maine 
and from across the country. The talented staff and counselors at 
Agawam continue to carry on the Mason family's vision of providing a 
safe, positive environment for boys to make lifelong friends and foster 
skills through outdoor recreation and activities.
  Agawam has made significant contributions to youth in Maine's local 
communities. Strongly supported by camp alumni and parents, the camp's 
Maine Idea program highlights the impressive commitment by Agawam to 
provide free campership opportunities to Maine boys. This is truly a 
meaningful investment in Maine's most precious resource--our children.
  I congratulate and commend Agawam's talented staff, counselors, 
council members, camp alumni, parents, and campers on a remarkable 90 
years.

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