[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E453-E454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING FAITH McCREA, GOLD AWARD

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                          HON. MARK E. AMODEI

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2025

  Mr. AMODEI of Nevada. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues 
to join me in congratulating Faith McCrea. Faith is a member of Girl 
Scouts of the Sierra Nevada, Troop 1306, 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

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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 to 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.
  Faith McCrea created ``Emotions through Art,'' designed to help 
students who experience anxiety and depression when dealing with the 
pressures of school. Faith began by researching art therapy and how it 
can help people who are dealing with negative emotions. Applying her 
research on art therapy techniques, Faith's project helped students 
express their negative emotions through art using colors and shapes. 
Faith presented the color wheel to students and taught them how they 
can use art to express and influence their emotions. She uploaded art 
videos to YouTube for people to watch when they are feeling upset, and 
she also passed out brochures that she designed with resources on how 
to seek professional help if they need it.
  On behalf of the 2nd Congressional District of Nevada, 
congratulations to Faith McCrea for achieving the highest distinction 
in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. We thank Faith for her leadership and 
for making such a positive, lasting change in our community.

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