[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 29 (Thursday, March 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E351]
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                         GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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                       HON. ERNEST J. ISTOOK, JR.

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2002

  Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Speaker, this week is the 90th anniversary of Girl 
Scouting in America. After its founding in 1912, and its Congressional 
Charter in 1950, it has grown to a membership of over 2.7 million 
girls. Today, in Oklahoma, there are 25,000 Girl Scouts, with 8,500 
volunteers helping girls develop to their full potential. Evidence has 
demonstrated that the more time a girl spends in Girl Scouts, the more 
likely she is to be drug free, avoid sexual activity that can lead to 
unwanted pregnancy, and attend college. I commend all of the leaders 
across America who are working to make our children's lives better, and 
to prepare the next generation for a healthy and productive future.

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