[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.

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