[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2106]
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         TRIBUTE TO GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF GREATER ESSEX COUNTY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 1995

  Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleagues here 
in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in extending much 
deserved recognition of Sunday, November 5, 1995 as Girl Scout 
Unification Day.
  In a time when much of America's youth is often left without hope or 
direction, it is indeed inspirational to consider the wonderful work 
that is being done by the Girl Scouts, both nationally, and locally, in 
my home State of New Jersey.
  The unification of Essex County and Hudson Counties' Girl Scouts is 
designed to produce a stronger base of resource for all of the girls 
and adult volunteers that so proudly serve their area.
  On Sunday, November 5, 1995, there will be a celebration involving 
approximately 800 girls and adults representing more than 11,000 
members from Hudson and Essex Counties. The Girl Scouts will march from 
both sides of the Jackson Street Bridge, meeting in the center to 
symbolically unite themselves into one acting body.
  The Girl Scouts continue to be an incredibly positive influence in 
America's communities, teaching responsibility and leadership to our 
Nation's youth. The Girl Scouts have been able to bridge the gap 
between young women of all racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-
economic groups.
  With the unification of the Girl Scout Councils of Essex and Hudson 
Counties, we can look forward to continued success and great 
accomplishment. It is with great pride that I urge my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing Sunday, November 5, 1995 as Girl Scout 
Unification Day.

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