[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 29 (Thursday, March 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E348]
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          A TRIBUTE TO THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIRL SCOUTS USA

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2002

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
90th anniversary of Girl Scouts USA. For ninety years, Girl Scouts has 
had a proven track record of empowering girls to become leaders, 
helping adults be positive role models and mentors for children and 
helping build solid communities.
  When founder Juliette Gordon Low assembled 18 girls ninety years ago 
she started what would become the largest organization of girls in the 
world. It was because of her vision, that girls now have access to a 
forum to develop mentally, spiritually, and physically. Girl Scouts 
promotes the ideas of fun, friendship and power of girls together. 
Through experiences such as cultural exchanges, outdoor experiences and 
community service projects girls learn life skills. They acquire self-
confidence and expertise, take on responsibility, are encouraged to 
think creatively and act with integrity--qualities essential in good 
citizens and great leaders.
  The Girl Scout Mission is ``to help all girls grow strong.'' I hope 
we can follow the examples set by the Girl Scouts and remember the 
great importance of coming together to give back to our communities.

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