[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 52 (Wednesday, May 4, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: May 4, 1994]
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                 REBECCA SHEPPARD GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

  Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I rise today to congratulate Rebecca 
Sheppard of Walkersville, MD who has been selected for the Girl Scouts 
of the United States of America Gold Award. This is the highest 
achievement award in Girl Scouting and symbolizes outstanding 
accomplishments in the areas of leadership, community service, career 
planning, and personal development.
  Serving over 2.6 million girls, the Girl Scouts of the United States 
has awarded more than 20,000 Gold Awards to Senior Girl Scouts since 
the inception of the program in 1980. To receive the award, a Girl 
Scout must fulfill five requirements: earn four interest project 
patches, earn the Career Exploration pin, design and implement a Girl 
Scout Gold Award project, earn the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award 
and earn the Senior Girl Scout Challenge. A plan for fulfilling the 
requirements of the award is created by the Senior Girl Scout and is 
carried out through close cooperation between the girl and adult Girl 
Scout volunteer.
  For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Rebecca refurbished the doll 
house at Rose Hill Manor's Children Museum in Frederick, MD.
  Madam President, I salute Rebecca Sheppard's hard work and 
dedication. The character, perseverance, and leadership that enable 
Rebecca to reach this goal will serve her well in the future and are an 
inspiration for others striving for success in their own lives.

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