[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 126 (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS FROM EASTERN MISSOURI

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                            HON. WESLEY BELL

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2025

  Mr. BELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating several remarkable Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts of 
Eastern Missouri for demonstrating extraordinary leadership, refreshing 
creativity, and a commitment to making a lasting impact by earning the 
most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award.
  Gold Award Girl Scouts are trailblazers who address the most pressing 
issues 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 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.
  I congratulate and include in the Record the following outstanding 
young women:

       Elizabeth Babcock, Troop 3230
       Krystina Bell, Juliette
       Haley Brieler, Troop 3281
       Gracyn Burke, Troop 3778
       Sophia Byrne, Troop 1964
       Grace Doherty, Juliette
       Kaitlyn Emerson, Juliette
       Emily Etter, Troop 204
       Grace Fadlovich, Troop 4404
       Meghana Hebbar, Juliette
       Lillian Henroid, Troop 3281
       Lydia Hines, Troop 3534
       True Howard, Troop 3565
       Paige Jackson, Juliette
       Claire Krob, Troop 705
       Ketki Naik, Troop 115
       Elizabeth New, Troop 1166
       Reagan Redmon, Troop 766
       Udipti Sinha, Troop 1492
       Caroline Smith, Juliette
       Haley Spirz, Troop 1751
       Elyse Townsend, Troop 1331
       Amber Tyson, Troop 1922
       Olivia Van Horn, Troop 224
       Chloe Vargo, Troop 1166

  On behalf of the 1st Congressional District of Missouri, I 
congratulate them on their achievement of the highest distinction in 
Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. I thank them all for their leadership and 
for making such a positive, lasting change in our community.

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