[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 29 (Thursday, March 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E351]
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             HAPPY 90TH ANNIVERSARY, GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2002

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time 
to congratulate and thank the Girl Scouts of the USA for their 90 years 
of service and dedication to the young women of our nation.
  I am extremely blessed to have two extraordinary Girl Scout Councils 
in my district that truly deserve to be honored during this 90th 
Anniversary Celebration. Serving over 4,000 girls, the Green Meadows 
and Centrillio Girl Scout Councils have clearly demonstrated their 
strong commitment to the development of strong and confident young 
women. We must not forget that these women are those who will become 
the future leaders of our communities, our nation, and our world. In 
addition, the Girl Scouts have throughout their history allowed many 
adult volunteers the opportunity to reach out to young women in the 
community and act as positive role models and mentors.
  I ask all of my colleagues in the House to join me in taking the time 
this week and throughout the year of their 90th Anniversary Celebration 
to honor the Girl Scouts of the USA for their hard work and dedication 
in providing an atmosphere ``Where Girls Grow Strong''.

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