[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E67]
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                       TRIBUTE TO KATHY CLONINGER

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2004

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, as co-leader of the Honorary 
Congressional Girl Scout Troop, I am pleased to congratulate Kathy 
Cloninger, who has recently been named as Chief Executive Officer of 
Girl Scouts of the USA. Under Kathy's leadership, Girl Scouts of the 
USA will truly become the preeminent organization advocating for 
America's girls.
  As a former Girl Scout I know first hand the difference that scouting 
can make in a girl's life. More than 3 million girls look to Girl 
Scouts of the USA to help them grow into talented, successful young 
women.
  As a former businesswoman, I also know first hand the difference that 
the leader of an organization can make. As co-leader of Troop Capitol 
Hill, I look forward to working closely with Kathy Cloninger. Her 
vision for Girl Scouting is inspiring.
  Under Kathy's leadership, Girl Scouts of the USA will complete their 
transition from the Girl Scouts that I knew, to the Girl Scouts that is 
now rising to the challenge of addressing the needs of contemporary 
girls with contemporary issues. From Girl Scouts Beyond Bars to troops 
in public housing communities, as I tell my daughter, this is not your 
mother's Girl Scouts.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating Kathy Cloninger 
in her new position and wish her the best of luck.

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