[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 34 (Thursday, March 21, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GIRLS SCOUTS' 90-YEAR COMMITMENT TO AMERICAN 
                                 GIRLS

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2002

  Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, for the past 90 years, the Girl Scouts of the 
United States of America (GSUSA) have been pursuing a mission to help 
all girls grow to be strong, positive contributors to society. 
Established on March 12, 1912, with a group of 18 girls, GSUSA has 
since grown to a membership of nearly 3 million girls nationwide, with 
an alumni base of over 50 million women.
  The mission of GSUSA is to empower all girls to develop to their full 
potential. Activities encouraging strong values, leadership, 
responsibility, confidence, and friendship have been core elements of 
the Girl Scout program. The GSUSA seeks to enable young women to grow 
into strong citizens by teaching money and financial management, health 
and fitness, global awareness, and community service. Millions of Girl 
Scouts have, through resources provided through the GSUSA, been 
introduced to the arts, science, math, and technology.
  In my home state of Kansas, 50,000 girls and adults participate in 
Girl Scouts. Local initiatives have included: an anti-violence program 
for girls and mothers; a ``Beyond Bars'' program encouraging Girl Scout 
activities with incarcerated mothers; girls' sport programs that teach 
health and fitness skills, as well as allowing young female athletes 
the opportunity to meet professional female athletes; and several other 
initiatives designed to teach self-confidence, values, integrity, and 
leadership.
  I commend the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. for their support, 
dedication, and commitment to American girls, and I applaud them, on 
this, their 90th anniversary.

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