[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7009]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      L. NATHAN WINTERS RECEIVING GIRL SCOUTS AWARD OF DISTINCTION

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 24, 2008

  Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. L. Nathan 
Winters of Harlingen, TX, for receiving the Award of Distinction from 
the Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas.
  Mr. Winters has been a valuable member of our community and is known 
for his hard work and dedication to the Girl Scouts and numerous 
nonprofit organizations. When serving on the board of directors he was 
instrumental in acquiring Camp Bayview to serve girls all over South 
Texas. He also served as president of the Girl Scouts Tip of Texas 
Council, which later merged with the Paisano Council.
  Not only is Mr. Winters dedicated to the advancement of the Girl 
Scouts, but he is also a remarkable husband, father, and grandfather.
  The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas serves more than 9,200 members 
in the 4-county area, including girls in low-income public schools, 
housing authorities, the Texas Migrant Council, and Boys and Girls 
Clubs.
  We are now in an era where more women serve as leaders in our 
government, corporate board rooms, and communities. The Girl Scouts of 
America have done extraordinary work in molding young women into 
positions where they go on to achieve great things. Their mission is to 
build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who--as women, 
leaders, sisters, and mothers--will make the world a better place.
  I commend the good work done by the Girl Scouts of America, and the 
Girls Scouts of Greater South Texas Council for awarding Mr. L. Nathan 
Winters their Award of Distinction.

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