[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 55 (Tuesday, May 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E756]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA CROSS TIMBERS COUNCIL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Girl 
Scouts of America for their 94 years of dedication to this country.
  The Girl Scouts of America are celebrating their 94th anniversary 
which was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. 
Since then, they have had a long and exceptional history of instilling 
young girls with confidence, courage, and integrity.
  More than 3.8 million current Girl Scout members and 50 million 
veteran members will be partaking in this momentous celebration.
  Girl scouting opens all kinds of doors for a young lady's future. 
This organization urges these girls to strive for higher goals than 
they could have ever possibly imagined. Hence, these young girls are on 
the way to becoming women that would make this world a better place.
  In addition, I am thrilled to announce that the Cross Timbers 
Council, which serves my North Texas district, will be opening an 
additional office for the Girl Scouts so that they may better serve our 
community.
  The Girl Scouts of America, their legacy and their purpose, have 
brought joy to North Texas but more important kindness and 
philanthropic hearts to the community. The Cross Timbers Girl Scouts 
have brought prominence and respect to the communities they serve in my 
district including Denton and Cooke counties. May spirit of 
perseverance and honor these young ladies bring be an example to us 
all.

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