[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E563]
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    ON THE OCCASION OF THE NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GIRL SCOUTS

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                        HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 2002

  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional 
organization, the Girl Scouts of the USA.
  Since Juliette Gordon Low assembled the first Girl Scout troop in 
March of 1912, the Girl Scouts have not only grown in number, but also 
in the scope of their mission. Generations of young women have 
developed positive values and a greater sense of self-worth by 
participating in Girl Scout programs.
  For 90 years, the Girl Scouts have opened doors of opportunity for 
girls from all walks of life, and they continue to expand their 
outreach efforts. They have renewed their commitment to reach beyond 
racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic boundaries. Diversity can 
be found in all the activities in which these young women engage. From 
science and technology, to money management and finance, to global 
awareness, Girl Scouts experience it all.
  Mr. Speaker, the Girl Scouts of the Hudson Valley Council in New York 
State are fine examples of the Girl Scout mission. Girl Scouts in my 
district are committed to developing leadership skills and honing a 
finer sense of social conscience by engaging in a wide range of 
activities. When they collect supplies for the Merilac Women's Shelter 
in Albany, when they plant flowers and trees outside of the Colonie 
Town Hall in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11th, and when 
they make cards of thanks to the firefighters of New York City, Girl 
Scouts are making a difference. Thousands of girls in the Capital 
District will be forever impacted by the experiences they had and the 
friendships they made while participating in the Girl Scouts.
  We must also extend our gratitude to the adults, both women and men, 
who volunteer their time to ensure that the highest ideals of 
character, conduct, patriotism and service continue to be imparted on 
our Nation's girls and young women.
  I congratulate the Girl Scouts on their 90 years of service. Our 
communities have benefited from their accomplishments and I wish them 
many more decades of success.

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