[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 183 (Friday, November 15, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF DENISE DALRYMPLE FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER WITH THE 
                  GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 15, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Denise 
Dalrymple on her retirement and recognize her years of distinguished 
service with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Ms. Dalrymple's 
contributions to the Michigan community are worthy of commendation.
  In 1912, the first Girl Scout troop was established in Savannah, 
Georgia by Juliette Gordon Low. She envisioned gathering a group of 
women who would empower each other, build courage, confidence, and 
character, and always strive to make the world the better place. Over a 
century later, the Girl Scouts continue to honor their founder's 
dutiful vision by offering girls a chance to cultivate leadership, 
experience adventure, and to aspire for success. Through the Girl 
Scouts' wide breadth of programs, thousands of girls have learned they 
are strong, capable, and powerful leaders who can tackle challenges, 
solve problems, and achieve anything they set their minds to.
  Since joining the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan as Chief 
Executive Officer in 2008, Denise Dalrymple has been instrumental in 
the Girl Scouts' continued success. Under her leadership, the 
organization has provided its services and programs to over 24,000 
girls in eight Michigan counties: Sanilac, St. Clair, Genesee, Lapeer, 
Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Monroe. Beloved by many, Ms. Dalrymple is 
known amongst her friends, family, and colleagues as a dedicated, 
humble, and effective leader who endeavors to make everyone's lives a 
little brighter. Beyond her service in a professional capacity, Ms. 
Dalrymple also serves as a role model who leads by example and inspires 
thousands of girls across our community. She has touched the lives of 
many and truly embodies the Girl Scout Promise every day.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Denise 
Dalrymple for her years of service to Girl Scouts of Southeastern 
Michigan. We thank her for her outstanding and impactful work and wish 
her the best of luck in all her future endeavors.

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