[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E17]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING EMMA BRUNDAGE'S GOLD AWARD

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                       HON. MELANIE A. STANSBURY

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2025

  Ms. STANSBURY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Emma Brundage. Emma is a member of Girl Scouts of 
New Mexico Trails, Troop 10141, and has exemplified extraordinary 
leadership, creativity, and demonstrated a commitment to making a 
lasting impact, by earning the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, 
the Gold Award.
  Gold Award Girl Scouts are recognized as trailblazers who are willing 
to tackle the most pressing challenges facing their communities and the 
world with measurable, sustainable, and far-reaching results. To earn 
the Girl Scout Gold Award, high school-age Girl Scouts must identify 
and investigate an issue they care about, devise a plan, and then lead 
a team of experts and community members to implement a project that 
produces lasting change. Over the course of 1-2 years, Gold Award Girl 
Scouts demonstrate significant initiative, commitment, and leadership, 
distinguishing them from their peers. Through their resourcefulness and 
perseverance, they embody the Girl Scout Law to truly make the world a 
better place.
  Emma's project, ``My Hair is My CROWN'', was an excellent endeavor to 
address hair discrimination in our community. Emma took action by 
creating an educational exhibit, leading workshops on hair care and 
legal rights, and advocating for awareness about the CROWN Act at the 
New Mexico State Legislature to empower young girls to embrace their 
natural hair and feel confident in their identity, which will have a 
positive impact on our community for years to come.
  On behalf of the 1st Congressional District of New Mexico, 
congratulations to Emma Brundage for her efforts put forth in achieving 
the highest distinction in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. I thank Emma 
for all the hard work she has done for our community.

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