[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 20, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING CAMP BARNABAS

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and 
celebrate the work being done by Camp Barnabas in Purdy, MO, a 
remarkable organization that provides summer camp opportunities for 
individuals with disabilities.
  Founded in 1994, Camp Barnabas has compassionately transformed the 
lives of nearly 100,000 individuals with special needs. When I had the 
opportunity to visit Camp Barnabas, I saw the tremendous amount of care 
and professionalism their staff exhibits to ensure that every camper 
gets to experience summer camp just like every other kid. Their 
ministry in Southwest Missouri touches countless lives and inspires 
positive experiences in an environment where everyone can thrive, no 
matter what hand life has dealt them.
  As they undergo a ribbon cutting soon for their new water park, the 
camp will be offering another unique opportunity for these campers to 
have an incredible summer and make amazing memories. This new water 
park is designed to make sure individuals of all abilities can 
participate and includes an intentional space for sensory relief, a 
lazy river, splash pads, adaptive slides, and several wheelchair 
accessible features.
  I ask my Senate colleagues to join me in recognizing and celebrating 
the incredible work from Camp Barnabas and share in their excitement as 
they unveil their new water park features to provide more amazing 
summer camp experiences for their campers.

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