[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING GIRLS SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2019

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Girl Scouts of 
Connecticut, and everyone who supports the Girl Scouts of the United 
States of America. Participating in Girl Scouts helps prepare young 
women to lead.
  I Include in the Record this letter, written by Girl Scouts 
Connecticut CEO Ms. Mary Barneby and originally published in the New 
Haven Register:

                  Girl Scouts Leader Expresses Thanks

         (By Ms. Mary Barneby, Girl Scouts of Connecticut CEO)

       The recently ended holiday season is a time for giving, 
     reflection, and expressing gratitude for all we have been 
     given. I know that I am thankful for everyone who has 
     supported our Mission at Girl Scouts of Connecticut. Because 
     of you, over 26,000 Girl Scouts in our state are thriving and 
     building the skills they need to change the world.
       At Girl Scouts, we put every ounce of passion and energy 
     into ensuring a bright and equitable future for girls. It's 
     important now more than ever that we support and pave the way 
     for girls and women. We've definitely seen some progress: 
     this past election season, more women ran for public office 
     and more women went to the polls top share their voice and 
     vote.
       Girl Scouts prepares girls for life, and recent stats rom 
     the election prove that fact. In the 116th Congress, 17 out 
     of the 23 women in the U.S. Senate are Girl Scouts alum, and 
     57 percent of women representatives in the House of 
     Representatives are Girl Scouts alums, including our own 
     Jahana Hayes, the first African American woman from 
     Connecticut elected to Congress!
       At Girl Scouts, you become part of a global sisterhood for 
     girls to take action, lead the way, explore the unknown, and 
     change the world. We offer each girl unique and unparalleled 
     opportunities to pursue what she care about, whether its 
     technology, sports, the arts, environmentalism, and more. No 
     matter her passion, Girl Scouts helps her live it out.
       Again, thank you to everyone who helped support girls and 
     women this year. I wish you and yours happy holidays, and 
     look forward to having more join us in the New Year.

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