[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 27, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        BELLEFONTE LITTLE HOUSE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
celebrate the Bellefonte Little House. This celebration has been 
delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the community is finally 
able to gather and celebrate 60 years of a Girl Scout meeting house as 
well as a space for the community to gather.
  The Bellefonte Little House is one of the last remaining Girl Scout 
Little Houses in the Nation. At one point in time, Little Houses 
existed around the country, in cities and towns, serving as a physical 
meeting place and a home for Scouting.
  The Bellefonte Little House provides a gathering place for troops in 
the Bellefonte area, and the local organization supports approximately 
20 troops in the school districts of Bellefonte area, Bald Eagle area, 
and Penns Valley.
  In addition to celebrating 60 years of the Little House, the local 
Girl Scout organization is celebrating and honoring volunteer efforts 
of many who mentor and guide girls in kindergarten through grade 12 in 
their Girl Scout journey.
  Madam Speaker, as someone who is actively involved in Scouting, I 
recognize the importance of gathering places like the Bellefonte Little 
House to our communities.
  Congratulations to the Bellefonte Little House and all those who 
continue to volunteer in the Girl Scout community on this remarkable 
anniversary. May this continue to be a place for Scouts to gather for 
years to come.

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