[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 CONGRESSMAN RANDY FORBES COMMENDING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A. ON 
                         THEIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2002

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Girl Scouts of 
the U.S.A. on their 90th Anniversary. The Girl Scouts are a 
quintessential American institution that has exported its successful 
strategy to 140 countries, and a worldwide family of 8.5 million girls. 
The Girls Scouts represent the largest voluntary organization for girls 
in the world.
  Juliette Gordon Low, who believed that all girls should have the 
opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually, formed 
the Girl Scouts this week in 1912. Congress first chartered the Girl 
Scouts of the U.S.A. on March 16, 1950. Since that time, the Girl 
Scouts have grown to over 3.8 million members throughout America.
  The Girl Scouts have held true to their mission to help all girls 
grow strong and develop their full potential. The Girl Scout Promise 
compels each young Girl Scout to be their best by pledging: ``On my 
honor, I will try; To serve God and my country, To help people at all 
times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.''
  Now more than ever, the young women of America needs the Girl Scout's 
positive message and leadership. The Girl Scouts provide an environment 
where girls are challenged and guided to become capable, self-reliant, 
ethical women who will make a difference.
  Again, Mr. Speaker, I commend the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. on their 
90th Anniversary and their invaluable contributions to the upbringing 
of America's young women. I congratulate the Girl Scouts and thank all 
those who have contributed their time, energy, and love in making this 
organization an American success story.

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