[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 30, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
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       CELEBRATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2002

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Girl Scouts of the USA 
this year for their 90th anniversary. Since 1912, the Girl Scouts have 
strived to help all girls grow strong by teaching them to develop to 
their true potential. Through girl scouting, girls acquire self-
confidence and expertise, take on responsibility, and are encouraged to 
think creatively: all qualities essential for good citizens and 
leaders.
  Today, with a membership of 3.8 million, the Girl Scouts are the 
largest organization for girls in the world. Of that 3.8 million, 
almost one million of those are adult volunteers, who dedicate their 
time and enthusiasm to ensure that Girl Scouting is available to every 
girl in every community, reaching beyond racial, ethnic, socioeconomic 
or geographic boundaries.
  Scouting encourages girls to study fields that are typically male 
dominated, such as science, technology, health and sports. Of the more 
than 50 million women who are Girl Scout Alumnae, over two-thirds are 
doctors, lawyers, educators, or community leaders--including many 
Congresswomen. Former Girl Scouts include Eileen Collins, the first 
female space shuttle commander, Olympic Gold Medallist Jackie Joyner-
Kersee and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
  For 90 years, Girl Scouts have paved the way for girls of all ages, 
empowering them to become leaders, and community activists. Through 
their dedication, Girl Scouts have improved our communities, and adults 
have realized they can be positive role models to children. Many thanks 
and congratulations to the Girl Scouts for their invaluable 
achievements over the last 90 years.

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