[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 127 (Wednesday, September 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO LAURA TIBBS

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 19, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Laura Tibbs of Alden, Iowa for being awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award.
  The Gold Award is the highest award that a high school-aged Girl 
Scout can earn. This is a prestigious honor as fewer than 6 percent of 
eligible Girl Scouts attain the Gold Award in a given year.
  To earn a Gold Award, a Girl Scout must complete a minimum of 80 
hours towards a community project that is both memorable and lasting. 
For her project, Laura brought attention to the issue of school 
supplies that are wastefully discarded despite widespread need. The 
work ethic Laura has shown to earn her Gold Award speaks volumes about 
her commitment to serving a cause greater than herself and assisting 
her community.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young woman and her supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Laura and her family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the House 
will join me in congratulating her on obtaining the Gold Award, and I 
wish her continued success in her future education and career.

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