[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA GIRL SCOUTS

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                           HON. RICK SANTORUM

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 17, 1994

  Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an outstanding 
organization in our country today--the Girl Scouts of America.
  Since 1912, when Juliette Gordon Lowe founded the Girl Scouts, they 
have actively developed self-esteem, values, and leadership skills in 
America's young women. As the preeminent organization for school-aged 
girls, the Girl Scouts bring together young women from all walks of 
life and introduce them to new and dynamic experiences. for a Girl 
Scout, receiving the Gold Award, their highest achievement, is no easy 
task. Along the way, girls are required to complete difficult tasks to 
prove their abilities in leadership, citizenship, and outdoor skills.
  Girl Scouts practice and offer the skills they learn by volunteering 
in local schools and organizations, and by enriching the community in 
which they live. Currently, the Girl Scouts of southwestern 
Pennsylvania have achieved a membership of 21,063 girls and 6,155 
adults. Additionally, their membership has risen consistently since 
1986. On September 8, the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania will 
celebrate the grand opening of their new headquarters in Pittsburgh. I 
rise today to acknowledge this upcoming event.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you, and my colleagues in Congress, to salute the 
valiant job the Girl Scouts have done in promoting the maturation of 
America's young women. In its 72 years, the Girl Scouts have 
consistently promoted leadership skills, and a commitment to public 
service in America's young women.
  It is my sincere belief that the Girl Scouts will continue their 
service to our communities and further distinguish their members. I 
join all those in southwestern Pennsylvania and across the Nation in 
saluting the Girl Scouts of America.

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