[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 66 (Thursday, April 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING HANNAH EDELSTEIN FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2019

  Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Hannah Edelstein, who 
has earned the Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award.
  Hannah joins a selective group of scouts, and she should be proud of 
this recognition. This accolade symbolizes outstanding accomplishments 
in leadership, community service, career planning, and personal 
development. To receive the award, a scout must first obtain four 
interest project patches, the Career Exploration Pin, the Senior Girl 
Scout Leadership Award, and complete the Senior Girl Scout Challenge. 
Awardees also complete a Gold Project, in which scouts identify and 
lead a project on a pressing issue in the community.
  Hannah's project focused on the needs of families affected by 
domestic violence in the Rio Grande Valley. I applaud her research 
efforts and ability to provide necessary resources at the Friendship of 
Women Shelter in Brownsville, Texas. She went above and beyond the 
expectations, raising awareness in the community and working with 
partners, local organizations, and fellow Girl Scout Gold Awardee--
Victoria Hinojos.
  A Brownsville native, Hannah leads her peers by example, excelling in 
academics and community service. She works with the University of 
Texas--Rio Grande Valley faculty to promote the conservation of the 
region's native Red Crowned Parrot, serves as president of the Health 
Occupation Students of America, and leads the Varsity Volleyball team. 
Despite these extracurricular endeavors, Hannah ranks number one in her 
class at Veterans Memorial Early College High School, Brownsville.
  It is a tremendous honor to recognize Hannah Edelstein. Our district 
is very proud of her service, and our community benefits greatly from 
her leadership. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating her 
for her work, service, and accomplishments.

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