[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 50 (Friday, March 17, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4150]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
organization that is truly an American institution--the Girl Scouts of 
America.
  This week we celebrate National Girl Scout Week, in recognition of 
the founding of the Girl Scout organization on March 12, 1912. 
Throughout the country, Girl Scouts are observing this special week by 
participating in numerous community service activities.
  In my home State of California, where there are 20 Girl Scout 
councils, young women participated in the first ever Be Your Best Day 
on March 14. All over the State, Girl Scouts contributed their talents, 
energy, and time to make an impact on their communities. For example, 
the Girl Scouts in Anaheim, CA, collected over 300 dolls, 
reconditioned them, and distributed them to various local 
agencies.
  In Placentia, CA, Girl Scouts assisted the staff of the Van Buren 
Elementary School by cleaning the school, decorating bulletin boards, 
and pulling weeds. And, in the bay area, the Girl Scouts collected and 
distributed 750 bags of clothing and other items for Goodwill. These 
are just a few examples of the impressive work that the Girl Scouts do 
every day.
  When the Girl Scouts of America was formed in 1912, their mission was 
simple: To promote character, good conduct, patriotism and service. As 
they have advanced over the last 83 years, the Girl Scouts have 
successfully changed to meet the needs of our society while maintaining 
the original spirit and conviction in which the organization was 
founded.
  I am proud of the Girl Scouts for their ongoing commitment to serving 
their communities and our Nation. I am pleased to offer my sincere 
congratulations to them for their 83 years of distinguished 
service.


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