[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3191]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIRL SCOUTS ON THEIR 90TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Girl 
Scouts on their 90th anniversary. As a former Girl Scout, it brings me 
great pleasure to see the organization continue to teach girls to 
become strong, goal-oriented young women.
  Since 1912, the Girl Scout program has been helping girls develop 
physically, mentally, and spiritually. Currently, there are more than 
233,000 troops throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Girls who 
participate in the Girl Scout program acquire self-confidence and 
empowerment. They take on responsibility, think creatively, and act 
with integrity. Our children are our future, and Girl Scout programs 
help shape these young minds to become good citizens and good leaders. 
Some actually become Members of Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to have participated in the Girl Scouts, and 
I hope that many other girls continue to have the opportunity to take 
advantage of what Girl Scouts have to offer.

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