[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13509]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           COPPER CANNON CAMP

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
fiftieth anniversary of Copper Cannon Camp in Bethlehem, NH.
  Each year, millions of American children pack their bags and prepare 
to spend their summers in the great outdoors, hiking, playing sports, 
and enjoying time with friends. While many people are fortunate enough 
to have the resources to send their children to camp, some family 
budgets do not permit this opportunity for their children.
  As a young boy, Copper Cannon Camp's founder, Hamilton Ford, received 
assistance to attend summer camp. That experience changed Mr. Ford's 
life and inspired him to share his experiences with children who could 
not otherwise attend camp. The Camp's mission is to provide 
underprivileged New Hampshire youth with an opportunity to experience 
the joys of attending summer camp at no cost to their families. Since 
1963, Mr. Ford's dream has been a reality, and the camp now welcomes 
approximately 600 campers each year.
  Now in its 50th year, Copper Cannon Camp has provided a traditional 
summer camp experience to more than 21,000 youths from New Hampshire. 
For many of these children, their week at Copper Cannon Camp has 
changed their lives.
  The camp has earned a place in the hearts of countless individuals 
and families from New Hampshire, and its mission remains as relevant 
and important today as it was 50 years ago. That generous mission 
reflects the compassion and dedication demonstrated by the Camp's 
board, staff, and community members.
  There is much to celebrate in the first 50 years of Copper Cannon 
Camp, and with exciting expansion plans underway, we can look forward 
with great anticipation to the Camp's next 50 years. I congratulate 
everyone involved in Copper Cannon Camp's success and wish them many 
wonderful summers ahead.

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