[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 26, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING CRYTAL BANUELOS

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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 Crystal 
Banuelos, 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, Troop 116, 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 selfdevelopment 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.
  For her Gold Award project, Crystal organized a poetry and writing 
appreciation program.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Crystal 
Banuelos for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and 
for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the 
Gold Award.

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