[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15039]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST TEXAS

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 100th 
anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA and in special recognition of the 
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. This Council comprised of more than 
35,000 girls and 16,000 adult volunteers spans across 32 counties in 
Northeast Texas. It is with great pride that I honor their long history 
of public service and leadership.
  Established by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, the Girl Scout movement 
started with just 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia, and the belief that 
bringing girls into the open air and the community would allow them to 
develop the confidence, self-reliance, and resourcefulness needed for 
personal and professional success. A century later, Low's extraordinary 
vision has impacted the lives of over 50 million girls and helped to 
produce some of the most accomplished women in the fields of business, 
science, education, and public service.
  Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has nearly 4 million members and more 
than 100 different councils across the nation. In the greater Northeast 
Texas community, it is the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas who carry on 
this incredible legacy by offering a variety of community outreach and 
educational programs that help all its members become strong leaders. 
Thanks to this Council, thousands of girls in my district are being 
given the tools to become successful women and accomplished 
professionals.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in celebrating the 100th 
anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA and recognizing the Girl Scouts 
of Northeast Texas. I look forward to the members of this Council 
becoming the next generation of successful American women.

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