[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5097]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                     RECOGNITION OF MELANIE KIENTZY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Melanie 
Kientzy, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest 
qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the 
Girl Scouts of America, Troop 1230, and in earning the most prestigious 
honor of the Gold Award.
  The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in 
Girl Scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a Scout must complete five 
requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and 
spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The 
requirements include: (1) Earning four interest project patches, each 
of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, 
technology, service projects, and career exploration; (2) earning the 
Career Exploration Pin, which involves researching careers, writing 
resumes, and planning a career fair or trip; (3) earning the Senior 
Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of 
work using leadership skills; (4) designing a self-development plan 
that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and 
prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a 
community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl 
scouting; and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and 
implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive 
lasting impact on the community.
  For her Gold Award project, Melanie set up a video library for the 
area agency on aging.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Melanie 
Kientzy for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for 
her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold 
Award.

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