[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 19 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E243]
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                         GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARDS

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                          HON. PHILIP M. CRANE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2002

  Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize five outstanding 
young women from Illinois' 8th District. Sarah Desprat, Kristen Rusek, 
Katherine Swanson, Julie Zielinski and Shauna Marie Zivin all will 
receive the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.
  Only 6 percent of Girl Scouts nationwide receive this award. 
According the Girl Scouts, the requirements for the Gold Award include 
efficient organization, time management, and leadership skills 
resulting in a 50-hour community service project.
  I am glad to see the hard work, dedication and commitment of these 
Girl Scouts are being recognized with this honor. I am proud to 
represent such fine young women and pass along my congratulations.

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