[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 26, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MARY JO ELWELL

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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 Mary Jo Elwell, 
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 3248, 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.
  For her Gold Award project, Mary Jo organized and ran a T-Ball 
program.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Mary Jo Ewell 
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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