[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING SARAH ROBERTS FOR RECEIVING THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2026

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Sarah Roberts, an incredible Girl Scout from Girl 
Scouts of the Colonial Coast, for demonstrating remarkable leadership, 
inspiring 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 quantifiable, 
dependable, 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 enduring change. 
Sarah helped bridge the digital gap by empowering senior citizens and 
individuals with accessibility challenges to use computers more 
efficiently and with more confidence than before. Ms. Roberts provided 
workshops that enabled individuals to adjust their computers to meet 
their needs by teaching dynamic computer skills and introducing useful 
tools and resources they could rely on for continued support.
  Sarah's achievement is an inspiration across our Commonwealth and 
beyond, reminding us of all of what it means to be a servant leader. As 
she continues her journey, I have no doubt that Ms. Roberts will build 
upon this strong foundation to accomplish even greater things. We are 
very proud of her contributions today and look forward to the many ways 
she will continue to positively shape her community and our Nation.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Sarah Roberts of Troop 1004 
for this outstanding accomplishment. On behalf of Virginia's 1st 
Congressional District, I commend her for achieving the highest 
distinction in Girl Scouts and thank her for making such a positive and 
lasting impact in our community.

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