[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 35 (Monday, March 27, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING BRIANNE COX AND GIRL SCOUT TROOP 290

  Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise today to publicly commend Girl 
Scout Troop 290 of Yankton, South Dakota.
 The girls of Troop 290 have worked especially hard this last 
year, donating their time and energy to the community. Their wonderful 
efforts to enhance the lives of many unfortunate South Dakotans at 
Christmas and Thanksgiving, to assist the community's elderly, to aid 
impoverished people in Haiti, and to undertake many other key projects 
has had a very important positive impact in the world around them.
  Sadly, on November 24, 1999, Brianne Cox, a member of Troop 290, was 
killed in a tragic accident. She was active not only in Scouts, but 
enjoyed soccer, softball, dance, violin, trumpet, cross country, 
basketball, and many other activities. This young lady had a wonderful 
spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
  In her name, the Troop 290 scouts have undertaken a very special 
project. These wonderful girls want to keep Brianne's memory alive and 
stay close to her family. To this end, they hold a fundraiser every 
summer to raise money for the `Brianne Cox Memorial Fund'. This effort, 
in the name of a special girl, will designate funds to other middle 
school students who wish to participate in the many activities Brianne 
enjoyed, and who otherwise could not afford it.
  Mr. President, these girls are true examples of charity and goodness. 
Their work to elevate the spirit of their hometown is inspiration in 
itself, but added to their work to keep Brianne Cox's memory alive, is 
truly extraordinary. I am pleased to be able to share their story with 
my colleagues and to be able to publicly commend their work.

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