[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1129]
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               IN TRIBUTE TO RECIPIENTS OF THE GOLD AWARD

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 1997

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pride to give 
tribute to the three young ladies who have earned the highest award 
possible for a Girl Scout. The Gold Award is awarded for distinguished 
achievement and has been presented to Ms. Miranda Peek, Ms. Jacque 
McAnally, and Ms. Elena Pearce
  The Gold Award is notable in that its award recognizes those special 
young women who display great spirit and deep commitment to themselves, 
their troop, their community, and their Nation. In reaching this Gold 
Award level, they affirm that they possess two important 
characteristics which will serve them well in years to come--setting 
goals and working hard to achieve them. This achievement further 
recognizes that they have chosen to rise beyond expectations by 
assuming the responsibility of leadership roles.
  I wish to congratulate them, their families, and their fellow Scouts, 
and I wish them nothing but success in any endeavor they undertake in 
the future.

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