[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 91 (Thursday, June 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FULSHEAR GIRL SCOUTS

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 2011

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, on July 2, the Girl Scouts of Fulshear, Texas, 
in my congressional district, will gather for the Fulshear Freedom 
Feast, where they will commemorate the upcoming centennial of the 
founding of the Girl Scouts of America. It is with great pleasure that 
I join the Fulshear Girl Scouts in celebrating the 100th anniversary of 
the Girl Scouts of America.
  The Girl Scouts of America were established in Savannah, Georgia on 
March 16, 1912 in order to provide young woman with an organization 
that would help them reach their full potential. From the very start, 
Girls Scouts' programs emphasized community service, personal and 
spiritual growth, positive values, leadership, and teamwork. Today, 
over 23 million American girls participate in Girl Scout programs such 
as field trips, sports clinics, community service projects, cultural 
exchanges, and environmental initiatives. Perhaps the Girl Scouts' 
best-known project is the annual cookie sale, which not only raises 
funds for the Girl Scout's many projects, it helps girls across the 
national get practical business experience.
  Participating in Girl Scouts helps young woman build confidence, 
develop new skills, learn about and explore career opportunities, help 
their communities, and make friendships that can last a lifetime. 
Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I encourage all my collages to join me in 
celebrating the Girls Scouts of America's centennial and in sending 
best wishes to the Fulshear Girl Scouts as they prepare for the 
Fulshear Freedom Feast.

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