[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 33 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E298]
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          RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GIRL SCOUTS

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                         HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America.
  On March 12, 1912, Juliette ``Daisy'' Gordon Low brought together 18 
girls for the first ever Girl Scout meeting. One hundred years later 
Girl Scouts of America has 112 councils and more than 3.2 million 
members.
  Since being founded, the Girl Scouts has been devoted to providing 
opportunities for all girls to develop and grow physically, mentally, 
and spiritually. Through the work of dedicated volunteers, young women 
are given a firm foundation to build upon their strengths and learn 
other valuable life skills.
  Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways is the branch of the Girl Scouts of 
America that covers my district. It serves nearly 19,000 girls and over 
7,000 adults in 24 counties in New York and two counties in 
Pennsylvania. Through activities that help girls discover their values 
and skills, Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways gives girls courage, 
confidence, and character; attributes that will serve them well in 
their future.
  I congratulate Girl Scouts of America on their 100th anniversary and 
offer my sincerest thanks to all of the Girl Scouts of America's 
volunteers, especially those from NYPENN Pathways, for their dedication 
and leadership to the next generation of young women.

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