[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3807]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF RED RIVER VALLEY

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                            HON. MAX SANDLIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2004

  Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Girl Scout 
Council of Red River Valley.
  With more than 3.8 million members, the Girl Scouts have served as 
one of the finest organizations dedicated solely to girls. For over 90 
years, the Girl Scouts have instilled leadership skills and strong 
values, while helping girls realize their true potential and self 
worth.
  The Girl Scout Council of Red River Valley comprises 13 counties in 
northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma. These include Bryan, Choctaw, 
McCurtain, and Pushmataha Counties in Oklahoma and Camp, Delta, Fannin, 
Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, Red River, and Titus Counties in 
Texas.
  Over 2,500 girls are able to participate in year-round activities 
offered by the Red River Valley Council. These activities foster skills 
in business, communication, the environment, the humanities, science, 
sports, and personal health. Programs offered during the school year 
include the Engineering for Girls Club which gives 4th through 8th 
graders the opportunity to participate in activities relating to 
science, math, technology, and engineering. During the summer, girls 
can learn traditional outdoor skills at Camp Gambill, a 54-acre 
facility located in Sumner, TX.
  Mr. Speaker, as the Girl Scout Council of Red River Valley continues 
to grow and expand, I want to commend the council for its tireless work 
expanding opportunities for our girls in east Texas.

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