[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E380]
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    COMMEMORATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2002

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, last week marked the 90th anniversary of the 
Girl Scouts of the USA. Founded on March 12, 1912, with the belief that 
all girls should be given the opportunity to develop physically, 
mentally, and spiritually, Juliette Gordon Low assembled 18 girls from 
Savannah, Georgia, for the first Girl Scout meeting. From its initial 
18 members, the Girl Scouts flourished to today's membership of over 
3.8 million.
  The mission of the Girl Scouts is to provide a venue where young 
girls can learn and develop the necessary skills to help them reach 
their full potential. They have also implemented successful programs, 
opening up more opportunities for girls in areas such as sports, 
technology, and science.
  Girl Scouts are given the self-confidence that is important to 
developing active citizens and superior leaders. President Bush 
recently requested that every American perform 4,000 hours of community 
service over their lifetime and the Girl Scouts are in step with the 
President's challenge. The San Diego chapter boasts a volunteer rate of 
90 percent among its girls in such projects as helping out in hospitals 
and planning nature trails.
  I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the Girl Scouts 
for providing 90 years of positive guidance to our nation's young women 
and future leaders.

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