[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E194]
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  RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN JACINTO COUNTY, TEXAS AT THE UNITED 
             NATIONS 69TH COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

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                          HON. LIZZIE FLETCHER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2025

  Mrs. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Carolyn Durso, 
Lana Ngyuen, Jaya Sheth, and Elise Peneguy from Girl Scouts of San 
Jacinto, for their selection to represent Girl Scouts of the USA at the 
United Nations' 69th Commission on the Status of Women.
  Each year, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) joins more than 5,000 women 
and girls from around the world at the United Nations headquarters in 
New York to participate in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). 
Delegates representing GSUSA undergo a rigorous application process and 
training to prepare them for their participation in the CSW. As 
delegates, girls have the opportunity to engage with GSUSA's work 
around global advocacy, learn about global issues, see firsthand how 
global entities function, and have their voices heard on global issues 
impacting girls and young women.
  The CSW is a functional commission of the United Nations, dedicated 
to shaping global standards on gender equality and the advancement and 
empowerment of women and girls. Each year, national representatives of 
Member States gather for a two-week session to evaluate progress on 
gender equality, identify challenges, set global standards, and 
formulate concrete policies to promote gender equality and the 
advancement of women worldwide. As NGO Consultative members, GSUSA and 
the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts participate to 
bring the voice of girls and young women to the global stage.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Texas' Seventh Congressional District, I 
congratulate these four young women on their selection. I thank them 
for their leadership and send best wishes for their future endeavors.

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