[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15041]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF TEXAS OKLAHOMA PLAINS

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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 Texas Oklahoma Plains. This Council comprised of nearly 
24,000 girls and over 9,500 adult volunteers spans across 81 counties 
throughout Northwest Texas and Southern Oklahoma. It is with great 
pride that I recognize 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 small 
movement has grown into a massive organization and generations of women 
have benefitted from her extraordinary vision.
  Today, Girl Scouts of the USA has nearly 4 million members and more 
than 100 different councils across the nation. In the greater Northwest 
Texas and Southern Oklahoma communities, it is the Girl Scouts of Texas 
Oklahoma Plains who carry on this incredible legacy. 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 Texas Oklahoma Plains. I look forward to the members of this Council 
becoming the next generation of strong American leaders.

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