[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 94 (Monday, June 24, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1155]
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                  IN HONOR OF GIRL SCOUTS FROM OREGON

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                          HON. ELIZABETH FURSE

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 24, 1996

  Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize nine distinguished 
young women and the organization which they represent in such an 
honorable manner: the U.S. Girl Scouts. On June 1, 1996, Erika Chelsea 
Benson, Elizabeth Deguc, Sonja Eckhardt, Jennifer Kapfer, Myola 
Martinez, Catherine Smith, Julie Staton, Lynn Townsend, and Kathryn 
Vogt were recognized for their unwavering commitment when they received 
the Girl Scout Gold Award.
  This award is the highest accolade a Girl Scout can earn, as it 
represents outstanding accomplishments in the areas of leadership, 
community service, career planning, and personal development. This 
award can be earned by girls between the ages of 14 and 17, in grades 9 
through 12, and is the culmination of much preparation and commitment. 
To receive the Gold Award, a Girl Scout must earn four interest project 
patches, the Career Exploration Pin, the Senior Girl Scout Leadership 
Award, the Senior Girl Scout Challenge, and design and implement a Girl 
Scout Gold Award project.
  I take this opportunity to shine the spotlight on these nine 
remarkable young women. The tremendous efforts they have exerted and 
the immeasurable contributions that they have made to both their 
country and community should be applauded.

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