[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E367]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING HARLEY CROSS, GOLD AWARD

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                         HON. W. GREGORY STEUBE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 30, 2025

  Mr. STEUBE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating Harley Cross. Harley is a member of Girl Scouts of 
Gulf Coast Florida, Troop 5005, and has exemplified extraordinary 
leadership, innovative problem-solving, and a demonstrated commitment 
to making a lasting, positive 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.
  Harley's project, Community Food Pantry, in partnership with the 
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, Stamp Our Hunger, DeSoto Cares, All 
Faiths Food Bank, and local Girl Scout troops, was an excellent 
endeavor to address hunger in our community. Harley took action by 
collecting food donations, educating community members about food 
insecurity, and building a brand new food pantry to serve her 
community, which will have a positive impact on our community for years 
to come.
  On behalf of the 17th Congressional District of Florida, 
congratulations to Harley Cross for achieving the highest distinction 
in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. We thank Harley for her leadership and 
making such a positive, lasting change in our community.

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