[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING KIMBERLY MARLIN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 25, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Kimberly 
Marlin, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest 
qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the 
Girl Scouts of America, and in earning the most prestigious honor of 
the Gold Award.
  The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in 
girl scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete five 
requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and 
spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The 
requirements include: (1) earning four interest project patches, each 
of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, 
technology, service projects, and career exploration, (2) earning the 
career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing 
resumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3) earning the Senior 
Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of 
work using leadership skills, (4) designing a self-development plan 
that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and 
prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a 
community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl 
scouting, and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and 
implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award Project that has a positive 
lasting impact on the community.
  Fro her Gold Award Project, Kimberly organized a lending library at 
Colbern Road Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Kimberly 
Marlin for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of American and for 
her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold 
Award.

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