[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3389]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA

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                          HON. BRIAN D. KERNS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 18, 2002

  Mr. KERNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Girl Scouts of 
the USA. This week, the Girl Scouts celebrate their 90th Anniversary. 
For nearly a century, this organization has helped millions of girls 
develop into responsible, respectful, and caring young women. By 
actively promoting patriotism, integrity, community service, and self-
reliance the Girl Scouts of the USA is empowering each of its members 
to develop to her full potential, as both an individual and as a 
thoughtful citizen. There are currently almost 3 million young ladies 
involved in the Girl Scouts--and each one is committed to making our 
nation and the world a better place. By embracing and acting upon the 
values of the Girl Scouts, they are doing just that.
  The Girl Scouts is dedicated to involving young ladies in every 
community; rural farm communities, urban centers, and suburban 
neighborhoods. Indeed, the Girl Scouts of the USA plays a role 
throughout each of our districts, and it is helping shape a future 
generation of teachers, doctors, computer specialists, mothers, and 
even Members of Congress. The Girl Scouts has and will continue to 
demonstrate that young ladies, through hard work and discipline, can 
become anything they aspire to be.
  On the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts, I rise to 
share my thanks to the great service they are doing for young women, 
the State of Indiana, and for our Nation. Our country is truly a better 
place because of Girl Scouts of the USA.

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