[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E305]
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                     TRIBUTE TO RADNOR GIRL SCOUTS

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 2004

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to the 
Radnor Girl Scouts during their visit to our Nation's capital today. 
The girls and teens, ages 8 to 16, representing 10 girl scout troops 
and 11 schools, will participate in a program called Tomorrow's 
Leaders. In addition, the Radnor Girl Scouts have worked with the White 
House Project, Ms. President Patch for Girl Scouts, an organization 
that is changing the way people think about women in leadership roles. 
Girl Scouts of the USA started this new program, a nonpartisan 
organization dedicated to advancing women's leadership in government at 
all levels.
  Girl Scouting was introduced in 1912 as a way to introduce new 
experiences and adventure to young girls, while helping them develop a 
positive self-image and important leadership skills. More than ever 
before, our country needs the support of organizations like the Girl 
Scouts of America to help build stronger families, neighborhoods, and 
communities. Those of us in the Seventh Congressional District of 
Pennsylvania are proud of the example and dedication of the Radnor Girl 
Scouts and congratulate them on the outstanding work they are doing. 
During their visit to our Nation's capital, they will learn vital 
lessons of leadership and service to prepare them to make significant 
contributions in all aspects of the life of our Nation.
  Our great Nation will continue to grow and prosper as we uphold and 
encourage young people, such as the Radnor Girl Scouts, as symbols of 
hope, possibility, and personal excellence.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Radnor Girl 
Scouts for their excellent work.

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