[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
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                       RECOGNITION OF SARAH DOTY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 27, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Sarah Doty, 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 300, 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, Sarah organized a golf clinic for middle 
and high school girls.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Sarah Doty 
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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