[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E369-E370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING VICTORIA MORTON, 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 Victoria Morton. Victoria is a member of Girl Scouts 
of Gulf Coast Florida, Troop 135, 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.
  Victoria's project, ``Pet Resource Central,'' in partnership with the 
Community Resource Center of Punta Gorda, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, 
the Animal Welfare League, the Suncoast Humane Society, and peers at 
Port Charlotte High School, was an excellent endeavor to address food 
insecurity and animal welfare in our community by creating a pantry for 
low-income pet owners. She collected donations to stock the pantry and 
hosted free workshops on affordable pet care. Additionally, Victoria 
provided free grooming services, including ear and teeth cleaning, nail 
trimming, and created a resource booklet with spay and neuter 
information. Victoria dedicated 136 hours to her project, which will 
have a lasting and positive impact on the community for years to come.
  On behalf of the 17th Congressional District of Florida, 
congratulations to Victoria Morton

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for achieving the highest distinction in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. 
We thank Victoria for her leadership and making such a positive, 
lasting change in our community.

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