[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E107]
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   RECOGNIZING THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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                        HON. KATHLEEN C. HOCHUL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  Ms. HOCHUL. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the one hundred 
year anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America. Founded in 1912 by 
Juliette Gordon Low, this organization has cultivated courage, 
confidence, and character in young women and girls across the Nation. 
It is the largest organization for girls in the world and includes 3.2 
million scouts today. Through volunteering, community service, 
adventures, and, of course, cookie sales, these young women have become 
the emerging leaders of our world today.
  Girl Scouts participate in a wide variety of services and projects, 
from science and technology based activities to programs focused on 
financial literacy and understanding. Campaigns launched by the Girl 
Scouts in the past have included action against bullying and awareness 
of eating disorders. The highest achieving scouts even get the 
opportunity to apply for a Capitol Hill internship.
  The organization is undeniably an American institution committed to 
developing women leaders, and thus the hundred year mark comes with 
much celebration. In honor of this century of service, 2012 has been 
designated ``The Year of the Girl,'' and the projects we will see are 
ambitious, eclectic, and simply inspiring. As a Nation, let us 
recognize the astounding efforts of the organization and continue to 
support the Girl Scouts of America.

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