[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 135 (Friday, August 12, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF SAN JACINTO GIRL SCOUTS

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                         HON. SYLVIA R. GARCIA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 2022

  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 100 
years of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, in the 29th Texas 
Congressional District.
  The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council was founded in 1922 by Corinne 
Fonde and Frances Mann Law. This year, 2022, marks a full century of 
the council empowering girls across my district. The San Jacinto 
Council is a community-based organization and is one of the country's 
largest girl scout councils, with more than 35,000 girl members and 
14,000 adult members. It serves 26 counties across Southwest Texas, 
including Houston and Harris counties and aims to build girls of 
``courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better 
place.''
  The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council provides girls of all 
backgrounds the opportunity to explore the outdoors, STEM-based 
learning, entrepreneurship, and valuable life skill lessons. Through 
these girl scout programs, Texan girls of all ages establish strong 
relationships and abilities that they will carry with them beyond their 
girl scout years. Girls are encouraged to find their passions, tackle a 
wide range of challenges, and express themselves through various 
activities and programs. The council is also committed to diversity and 
inclusion, and works to engage in critical conversations with members 
about how to ensure inclusivity through Girl Scout values.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council for 100 years of service to girls 
across local Texas communities, and wish them all the best in their 
future endeavors.

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