[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8361]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MOLLIE EMERSON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Mollie Emerson of Rockford, Iowa 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 6 
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, Mollie redecorated patient rooms at doctor offices in 
her community to help patients feel more comfortable when visiting the 
doctor. The work ethic Mollie has shown to earn her Gold Award speaks 
volumes about 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 Mollie 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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