[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
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CONGRATULATING KELSIE ELTRINGHAM ON RECEIVING THE BRIGHTON ASSEMBLY OF 
                         GOD'S GOLD MEDAL AWARD

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Kelsie 
Eltringham, who was recently honored with the Brighton Assembly of 
God's Gold Medal Award, the highest achievement in the Assemblies of 
God Girls Ministries program.
  To be honored with the Brighton Assembly of God's Gold Medal is the 
culmination of a 13 year journey of devotion to God that begins in 
kindergarten and finishes at the end of high school. The Girls 
Ministries program strives to instill Christian values and virtues in 
the young women who will be the future of our nation.
  To be honored with a gold medal, girls must go above and beyond the 
requirements for completing the five levels of clubs offered by the 
ministries. Medal awardees must also have read the Bible twice, the New 
Testament three times, memorized portions of scripture and have met 
weekly with a sponsor who helps to guide them spiritually.
  Mr. Speaker, Kelsie Eltringham has not only displayed an uncommon 
level of spiritual devotion during her time in the Girls Ministries 
program, but also a measure of determination and commitment that will 
undoubtedly serve her well through her life. On behalf of Missouri's 
Seventh Congressional District, I urge my colleagues in congratulating 
her on this well-earned achievement.

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