[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              GIRL SCOUTS

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                            HON. JERRY MORAN

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, It is an honor to recognize the 
90th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. 
From March 10 through March 16, 2002, this organization of 
approximately 3.7 million members celebrated their long and 
distinguished history.
  Since the first Girl Scout meeting, on March 12, 1912, the Girl 
Scouts have successfully embarked upon their mission to help all girls 
grow physically, mentally and spiritually. This mission has been 
accomplished by empowering girls to develop their full potential, by 
relating positively to others, by teaching values that provide a 
foundation for sound decisionmaking, and by contributing to society. 
The Girl Scouts are remarkable in their ability to address contemporary 
issues affecting girls, while at the same time maintaining the core set 
of values that were adopted nearly a century ago.
  There are approximately 50,000 Girl Scout members in the State of 
Kansas. They volunteer their time and energy to make their communities, 
the State of Kansas, and their Nation a better place. Through the Girl 
Scouts Program, these girls develop skills and values that will serve 
them well throughout their lives.
  We also must not overlook the thousands of adult leaders and parents 
who volunteer their time to the Girl Scouts. It is the efforts and 
supervision of these adult leaders that ensure the success of these 
programs. These leaders provide an important influence upon the lives 
of young girls--an influence much greater than I will ever possess as 
their Congressman. I would like to personally recognize: J. Lynn Smith, 
Executive Director, Flint Hills Council, Emporia; Linda Mills, 
Executive Director, Sunflower Council, Hays; Susan Kendall, Executive 
Director, Wheatbelt Council, Hutchinson; Martha Fee, Legislative 
Volunteer, Wheatbelt Council, Hutchinson; Diane Oakes, Executive 
Director, Kaw Valley Council, Topeka; Cindy Frank, Executive Director, 
Golden Plains Council, Wichita; and Cynthia Stein, Board of Directors 
President, Golden Plains Council, Wichita; Girl Scout leaders who have 
donated countless hours of service to the Girl Scouts. Thank you for 
your dedication to improve the lives of the young girls.
  Once again, congratulations on the 90th anniversary of the Girl 
Scouts. May you have many more years of success in mentoring our 
Nation's young women.

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