[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE 95TH BIRTHDAY OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

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                           HON. JASON ALTMIRE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2007

  Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 95th 
birthday of the Girl Scouts of the USA. I wish to recognize the 
incredible contributions Girl Scouts have made to the United States 
over the past 95 years.
  Since their inception in 1912, the Girl Scouts have used different 
skill-building exercises and instruction to inspire over 50 million 
young women of this country to reach their full potential as members of 
their communities and as citizens of the United States. With the 
acceptance of the Girl Scout Promise, young women around the world make 
a commitment to respect themselves and others, to help people at all 
times, and to be honest and caring in all that they do. Today, over 3.5 
million Girl Scouts are working with each other and their communities 
to help build a brighter future for all of us.
  This Saturday, young women from over 200 Girl Scout troops in my 
district will gather for a Girl Scouts of the USA birthday party. I am 
honored to have the privilege of joining them for this special 
celebration and I look forward to proudly thanking them for all of 
their hard work. These young women are truly an inspiration to me, to 
the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania, and to all American 
citizens.

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