[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 76 (Monday, May 18, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H5677-H5679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING CAMP DUDLEY ON ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution (H. Res. 300) congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport,
New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary, as amended.
The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
The text of the resolution is as follows:
H. Res. 300
Whereas Camp Dudley YMCA (``Camp Dudley'') was founded in
1885 by Sumner F. Dudley, a YMCA volunteer;
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Whereas Camp Dudley is located in Westport, New York, with
two miles of frontage on Lake Champlain and surrounded by the
Adirondack Mountains;
Whereas Camp Dudley is the oldest Camp in continuous
operation in the United States;
Whereas Camp Dudley's motto of ``The Other Fellow First'',
is at the heart of camp life;
Whereas Camp Dudley is a place that celebrates timeless
traditional values, inspiring boys, girls, men, and women
alike to seek something higher than their own self-interest;
Whereas Camp Dudley has remained true to its mission to
develop moral, personal, physical, and leadership skills in
the spirit of fellowship and fun, enabling boys and girls to
lead lives characterized by devotion to others;
Whereas Camp Dudley's leadership development program is a
dynamic part of the camp experience;
Whereas Camp Dudley has a great legacy of Cabin Leadership,
driven by caring and bold leaders whose devotion to their
campers is the cornerstone for successful summers;
Whereas Camp Dudley is committed to providing a balanced
program for campers that includes team sports, individual
sports, the arts, outdoor offerings, and spiritual
traditions;
Whereas campers can participate in a variety of activities
and sports including arts and crafts, archery, band,
baseball, basketball, canoeing, ceramics, chorus, drama,
fishing, flag football, golf, hiking, high and low ropes
courses, kayaking, lacrosse, lifesaving, mountaineering,
music, photography, publications, riflery, rock climbing,
sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, diving, tennis, track
and field, water polo, weight training, writing, video, and
volleyball;
Whereas Camp Dudley expanded its reach by welcoming Camp
Kiniya for girls into its family in 2006;
Whereas Camp Dudley welcomes a diverse camper body of boys
of all faiths into their community;
Whereas Camp Dudley is committed to making camp affordable
for all socioeconomic levels;
Whereas Camp Dudley offers the Dr. William J. Schmidt
Memorial Scholarship program, in which approximately 20
percent of summer campers are awarded scholarships on the
basis of financial need, and are funded from generous alumni
and parents support;
Whereas Camp Dudley's current and former campers and staff
have made significant differences in their own communities
and families;
Whereas campers representing 35 States and 12 foreign
countries have spent their summers at Camp Dudley and has a
camper return rate of 84 percent; and
Whereas one of the unique characteristics of Camp Dudley is
the loyalty and support of its alumni both through financial
support and attendance at the more than 47 alumni gatherings
occurring each year across the country and around the world:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York,
on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and
(2) recognizes Camp Dudley YMCA's current staff, campers,
and alumni for their contributions to their community.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from New
York (Mr. Tonko) and the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.
General Leave
Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on House
Resolution 300 into the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from New York?
There was no objection.
Mr. TONKO. I yield myself as much time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 300, which
recognizes Camp Dudley YMCA for the contributions made to their
community.
Located in Westport, New York, Camp Dudley was founded in 1885 by
Sumner F. Dudley, a YMCA volunteer. It is the oldest camp in continuous
operation in our United States. Camp Dudley is a place that celebrates
timeless traditional values, inspiring boys, girls, men, and women
alike to seek something higher than their own self-interests. This
dedication to personal development of campers can be exhibited in the
camp's motto of ``The other fellow first.''
The admirable mission of Camp Dudley includes helping campers to
develop moral, personal, physical, and leadership skills in the spirit
of fellowship and fun, enabling boys and girls to lead lives
characterized by devotion to others.
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In this way, Camp Dudley has shown dedication to creating a community
of selflessness, teaching boys and girls to think of the larger
community before one's self. A variety of activities offered at Camp
Dudley, including arts and crafts, a multitude of sports, photography,
writing, and many more, allow the campers to have new experiences and
new adventures.
With a great legacy of cabin leadership, Camp Dudley is driven by
caring and bold leaders, whose devotion to their campers is the
cornerstone for successful summers. As such, the camp's leadership
development program is a dynamic and vital part of the camp experience.
Camp Dudley has committed itself to making camp affordable for all
socioeconomic levels, never letting financial capabilities stand in the
way of opportunities for our young adults.
Demonstrating such, Camp Dudley's scholarship program awards
scholarships to approximately 20 percent of summer campers. This also
serves as proof of the strong foundation built by the camp's alumni.
The scholarships awarded are generously funded by both alumni and
parents. Some notable alumni include Burgess Meredith, Bob Pettit, C.
Roland Stichweh, Ink Clark, Pete Willmott, Paul Grinwis, John Harbison,
Robert Appleyard, Gerald La Grange, Johnny Jones, and many others. The
impact of Camp Dudley's influence expands beyond the campgrounds.
Current and former campers, as well as staff, continue to make
significant differences in their own communities and families.
Mr. Speaker, this resolution serves to recognize the successes of
Camp Dudley, and it congratulates the institution on the occasion of
its 125th anniversary. I want to thank Representative McHugh for
bringing this resolution forward, and I do urge my colleagues to
resoundingly pass this resolution.
I reserve the balance of my time, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 300,
congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion
of its 125th anniversary.
Founded by Sumner F. Dudley in 1885, Camp Dudley is a place that
celebrates timeless traditional values by inspiring boys and men alike
to seek something higher than their own self-interests. Their motto,
``The other fellow first,'' is at the heart of camp life. For more than
125 years, Camp Dudley has been able to maintain tremendous momentum by
remaining true to its original mission to develop boys' moral, personal
and physical skills in the spirit of fellowship and fun.
Camp Dudley is committed to providing a balanced program for campers
that includes team sports, individual sports, the arts, outdoor
offerings, and spiritual traditions. Their leadership development
program is a dynamic part of camp experience and is integrated into all
parts of the camp.
Recognizing the benefits that summer camp can provide for girls, Camp
Dudley at Kiniya opened for its first summer season in 2006. Girls from
all over the country can enjoy camp that celebrates leadership,
friendship and kindness. Camp Dudley at Kiniya is a camping experience
that allows for individual and community growth where each person feels
safe to try new things and has the time and opportunity to develop
meaningful relationships and passions.
One of Camp Dudley's great legacies is its history of cabin
leadership. From the earliest days, the summer experience has been
driven by a group of caring leaders, whose devotion to their campers
has been the cornerstone for successful summers. At Camp Dudley, the
counselors are called ``leaders'' because that is what is expected of
them. The majority of camp employees have attended Camp Dudley before
its campers. Of the 48 cabin leaders hired last summer, all were former
campers. This commitment to consistency carries over to each level of
the summer staff, and ensures that the campers will find success in a
safe and supportive environment.
Institutions such as Camp Dudley provide a foundation of leadership
and citizenry that enriches our Nation. I
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am honored to stand before the House today to congratulate Camp Dudley
on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. I encourage the camp to
continue to enhance the lives of our children, and I ask my colleagues
to join me in supporting this resolution.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. TONKO. Does the gentleman from Kentucky have any further
speakers?
Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I yield
back.
Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, the tradition of 125 years with Camp
Dudley, whereby they have nurtured our young and have strengthened our
future by creating the leaders of tomorrow, is commendable, and I would
encourage strongly that the House support House Resolution 300,
honoring the 125th anniversary of Camp Dudley.
Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, I rise today as the proud sponsor of H.
Res. 300, which congratulates Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York,
on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. I want to thank the gentlemen
from California (Mr. Miller and Mr. McKeon) for their work to bring
this resolution to the floor today. Likewise, I wish to thank many of
my colleagues in the House who have signed on as cosponsors.
Camp Dudley is the oldest camp in continuous operation in the United
States. It was founded in 1885 by Sumner F. Dudley, a YMCA volunteer,
and will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year. The camp is located
in picturesque Westport, New York, on the shores of Lake Champlain and
surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains.
Camp Dudley is truly a special place. It is a place that celebrates
timeless traditional values and inspires boys, girls, men and women to
seek something higher than their own self-interest. In fact, Camp
Dudley's motto is appropriately ``The Other Fellow First.''
Over the years, Camp Dudley has remained true to its mission to
develop moral, personal, physical and leadership skills in the spirit
of fellowship and fun. In fact, leadership development is a dynamic
part of the Dudley experience. Camp Dudley uniquely refers to its
counselors as Leaders. This resolution recognizes this legacy of
leadership.
It is also important to recognize that Camp Dudley welcomes a diverse
camper body of all faiths into their community. This resolution further
recognizes Camp Dudley's commitment to making camp affordable for all
socioeconomic levels. In fact, approximately 20 percent of summer
campers are awarded scholarships on the basis of financial need and are
funded from the generous support of alumni and parents. This support
has allowed campers and staff to make significant contributions in
their own communities and families. Many alumni have gone on to excel
in a variety of fields including medicine, law, business, and
government, to name just a few. This resolution also recognizes Camp
Dudley's decision to expand its reach to include Camp Kiniya for girls
in 2006. Camp Kiniya is located on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain
in Colchester, Vermont.
Of note, the William J. Schmidt Annual Scholarship Fund, named after
former Camp Director Willie Schmidt, was launched in 2004. Thanks in
large part to Dr. Schmidt's generosity and fundraising efforts,
thousands of boys and girls have the joy of a Camp Dudley experience.
Campers representing 35 states and 12 foreign countries have spent
their summers at Camp Dudley. They have enjoyed this experience so
immensely that the camper return rate stands at 84 percent. One of the
unique characteristics of Camp Dudley is the loyalty and support of its
alumni both through financial support and attendance at the more than
forty-seven alumni gatherings occurring each year across the country
and around the world.
Accordingly, I ask my colleagues to support this resolution honoring
Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion of its 125th
anniversary and join with me in recognizing Camp Dudley's current
staff, campers, and alumni for their contributions to their
communities.
Mr. TONKO. I yield back my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Capps). The question is on the motion
offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko) that the House
suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 300, as amended.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Mr. TONKO. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be
postponed.
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