[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E692]
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      CONGRATULATIONS, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA, ON 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MARK E. SOUDER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate, somewhat 
belatedly, the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) on their 90th 
anniversary, which took place on March 12, 2002. On this special 
occasion, I would like to commend Girl Scout leaders and volunteers, 
who have devoted time and energy in preparing young girls to be our 
Nation's future leaders.
  Throughout its ninety year history, Girl Scouting has promoted the 
development of leadership and character in young girls. GSUSA teaches 
girls to serve God and Country and help others at all times. It also 
encourages girls to do their best to be honest, fair, and respectful of 
others. With committed adults as leaders and volunteers, young women 
learn strong values and skills that will serve them their entire lives.
  I am especially proud of the Girl Scouts of Limberlost Council, which 
serves six counties in Northeast Indiana. The Council has been creative 
and innovative in reaching out to girls in the community. It currently 
serves five in every nine girls across Adams, Allen, DeKalb, 
Huntington, Steuben, and Wells County. The Council also benefits from 
the cultural diversity of the area by serving one in every three 
African American girls, one in every four Native American girls, one in 
every five Asian girls, one in every five Caucasian girls, and one in 
every six Hispanic/Latina girls.
  I am pleased with the Limberlost Council's commitment to providing 
young girls with enriching experiences. Again, I would like to 
congratulate the Girl Scouts of the USA, and especially the Limberlost 
Council, on their 90th anniversary.

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