[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 43 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
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 HONORING GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FOUNDING

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2014

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Girl Scout 
Day, the anniversary of founding of Girl Scouts of the United States of 
America (GSUSA). On March 12th, 102 years ago, Juliette Gordon Low held 
the first Girl Scout meeting with the vision of empowering women 
through service, education, and community. The Girl Scouts have 
continued to build on their decorated legacy by instilling their values 
into the young women who will grow up to be the leaders and thinkers of 
future generations.
   For over a century, the GSUSA has successfully spread the principles 
of egalitarianism through its leading role in the women's movement. The 
GSUSA has been at the forefront of many social justice movements as a 
result of its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. 
Recently, they joined with other leaders to call attention to unfair 
double standards and stereotypes of women in leadership roles by 
launching the ``Ban Bossy'' campaign. I applaud the GSUSA for 
highlighting the workplace in this regard, and for demanding equality 
in all areas of society.
   The 18-member organization that Juliette Gordon Low started in 1912 
has seen participation of over 60 million women, including 2.3 million 
current active members. I thank the GSUSA for all its active 
involvement in Washington's 7th district and communities throughout 
America. I am proud to take part in Girl Scout Day, and I wish the 
GSUSA continued success for years to come.

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