[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 65 (Thursday, April 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIO ON GOLD AWARD

  (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Girl Scouts of 
Western Ohio. These hardworking and dedicated Scouts are agents for 
positive change in their communities and work every day to create a 
better world.
  In 2024, 44 Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of 
Western Ohio earned the prestigious Gold Award.
  In pursuit of this distinction, each Scout identified a specific 
issue close to their hearts and utilized teamwork and collaboration to 
effect positive change in their community, leaving a lasting impact.
  Carolyn Koch, a graduate of Blanchester High School, created a Build 
Community Through Theater program to engage youth and help them develop 
confidence. Promoting drama education in her community, Carolyn 
invested her time and energy in creating a middle school drama camp, 
free of charge, for fifth to eighth grade students in the Blanchester 
Local School District.
  The Girl Scouts Promise reads: ``On my honor, I will try to serve God 
and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl 
Scout Law.'' Carolyn and each of the other recipients of the Girl Scout 
Gold Award are the embodiment of this promise.
  I also recognize the parents and Scout leaders who supported each 
Girl Scout on their path to this milestone. Their support made all the 
difference.
  I congratulate the Girl Scouts, especially Carolyn. Her investment in 
our community is appreciated, and Ohio can't wait to see what is in 
store for her next.

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