[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 14, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H3087]
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                A TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 14, 1995
  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the Girl Scouts 
of Genesee Valley today as they take part in the first annual 
nationwide Girl Scouts ``Be Your Best Day'' by conducting a canned and 
nonperishable food drive for the benefit of Foodlink in Rochester, NY.
  Voluntarism in America is one of the most important forces in keeping 
the fabric of our society together. With nearly 3.5 million members, 
Girl Scouting of the U.S.A. is the largest voluntary organization for 
girls in the world. The Girl Scouts have carried the spirit of 
voluntarism through generations of American women.
  I would like to thank the 12,000 Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley and 
4,000 volunteers, who--along with Girl Scouts all over the country--are 
joining hands today to help the less fortunate. You are doing this 
great service for our country.
  I would also like to acknowledge a significant anniversary that the 
Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley are having this year. Congratulations for 
75 years meeting the special needs of girls from diverse racial, 
ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds and enriching voluntarism in 
America in the process.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in paying tribute to the Genesee Valley 
Girl Scouts and the Girl Scouts of America on ``Be Your Best Day.'' The 
Girl Scouts' activities are an inspiration to us all.
Vol. 141


WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1995

No. 47


House of Representatives