[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING ALEXA POLASKI

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Alexa Polaski 
on achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award. Receiving the Gold Award is a 
testament to Miss Polaski's leadership, citizenship, and service to her 
community.
  For her Gold Award project, Alexa Polaski cleared and redesigned a 
garden courtyard at the Mimosa Manor Nursing Home in Keller, Texas. 
Miss Polaski secured donations from various companies, individuals and 
garden clubs so she could plant new perennials, annuals and trees. She 
also provided benches, bird feeders, and garden art. This 
transformation now allows the nursing home residents an outdoor area to 
enjoy.
  The Girl Scouts of America promotes a positive influence for young 
women of today. I am honored to represent Alexa Polaski in earning the 
highest award bestowed in Girl Scouts. I commend her commitment and 
dedication for the betterment of her life, her community, and her 
country.

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