[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5275]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     A TRIBUTE TO KATIE STRICKLAND

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Katie Strickland of Ames for being awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award.
  The Gold Award is the highest award that a high school-aged Girl 
Scout can earn. This is an extremely prestigious honor as less than six 
percent of all Girl Scouts will attain the Gold Award's rigorous 
requirements.
  To earn a Gold Award, a Girl Scout must complete a minimum of 80 
hours towards a community project that is both memorable and lasting. 
For her project, Katie worked with children in her community to teach 
them the value of donating their time and the positive effects that 
selfless volunteering has on others. The work ethic Katie has shown to 
earn her Gold Award speaks volumes of her commitment to serving a cause 
greater than herself and assisting her community.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young woman and her supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Katie and her family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the House 
will join me in congratulating her in obtaining the Gold Award, and 
will wish her continued success in her future education and career.

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