[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 7, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E697]
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               HONORING GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2014

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Hannah Luce, 
Samantha Plouviez, and Meredith Waites on receiving the Girl Scout Gold 
Award.
  The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting. 
Being honored with the Girl Scout Gold Award is the culmination of a 
lot of hard work, dedication, and a commitment to serving others. 
Through their efforts, Hannah, Samantha, and Meredith have made our 
communities a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
  Girl Scouts today benefit from tangible outcomes such as a strong 
sense of self, practical life skills, healthy relationships, and 
feeling empowered to make a difference. In Southwest Missouri, Girl 
Scouts give back to their community with thousands of hours of 
community service each year.
  Folks in Southwest Missouri should be proud to know that the Girl 
Scout program remains strong and provides a significant opportunity for 
girls today to learn and grow. I too am proud and honored to know that 
young girls like Hannah, Samantha and Meredith in the 7th District of 
Missouri are demonstrating positive values and strong leadership 
skills--and will continue to do so for years to come.
  I again want to congratulate Hannah Luce, Samantha Plouviez, and 
Meredith Waites on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award.

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