[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO BROWNIE TROOP 139 OF SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the girls of 
Brownie Troop 139 of South Haven, Michigan, who have over the last few 
months sent numerous care packages to our troops serving in Iraq. These 
young ladies have shown remarkable dedication and devotion to our 
troops, and I am confident that this great project has been received 
with gratitude and appreciation from those overseas.
  Since the troop began their project, they have collected more than 
$1,200 worth of items totaling 345 pounds. Some of the items these 
generous girls have sent include granola bars, playing cards, 
batteries, hand lotion, boot laces, and of course Girl Scout cookies. 
Over the holidays, the girls put together special packages to give our 
troops a sense of home.
  Brownie Troop 139 is comprised of Jeanne Lyon, leader of Troop 139; 
Marilyn Shaefer, co-leader; Stephanie Balke; Maggie Filbrandt; Jessica 
Overholser; Hannah Lyon; Shelby Murphy; Erin Cooper; and Lauren 
Montgomery. The magnificent work this troop has done to encourage 
morale and give support to our troops has been inspiring. It greatly 
pleases me to honor the great charity these girls have done, and I find 
their patriotism and selflessness to be deeply moving.

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