[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 8, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1021]
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                 GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD CONGRATULATIONS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 08, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
group of outstanding young girls for achieving the Girl Scout Gold 
Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. This year's honorees from 
Virginia's 11th Congressional District are Michelle Bedker, Randi Beil, 
Michelle Biwer, Lindsey Brock, Lauren Falkenstein, Kathryn Forestello, 
Nicole Gray, Brynna Heflin, Carolyn Iwicki, Cassady Keller, Jessica 
McEvoy, Allison Moats and Ashley Pettway.
  The Gold Award is a prestigious award that is earned by a select 
group of Girl Scouts who have demonstrated a higher commitment not only 
to community service, but to advocating for lasting change. Each girl 
carefully evaluated her community's needs and determined the nature and 
scope of her project and then submitted project proposals to the Gold 
Award Panel. Additionally, while working on the project, each girl 
dedicated a minimum of 65 hours. This year's projects ranged from 
teaching young people to read or play an instrument to protecting the 
environment and helping the homeless.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating these 
girls on their achievements and for their contributions to their 
community. I wish them well in all of their future endeavors.

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