Cord Byrd: “a newspaper article entitled ``Wishes do come true for Kids'' appeared in the Saturday, June 21, 1997, edition of the…”

“a newspaper article entitled ``Wishes do come true for Kids'' appeared in the Saturday, June 21, 1997, edition of the Washington Times. The article relates the story of a charitable foundation--Kids, Inc.--which was established in 1982. The foundation has helped gravely ill youngsters in 17 states find some measure of happiness in their last days by financing a special vacation with their family members, or meeting a celebrity, or attending a circus, or participating in a group outing such as a VIP tour of the U.S. Capitol. The article also tells about the moving force behind this very worthwhile volunteer organization--retired Army Colonel John G. Campbell of Burke, Virginia. I am not surprised to read of Colonel Campbell's efforts to help some of our most vulnerable citizens. I have known Colonel Campbell for many years. He accompanied me on a congressional delegation to China and on several trips to dedicate military facilities in the state of West Virginia. He has served the country in uniform and as a staff member of the U.S. Senate. I have always found Colonel Campbell to be a man of competence, compassion, and Christian conscience. I thank and commend him for his efforts on behalf of the children who have benefited from Kids, Inc., and wish him and his wife, Jan, well.”