[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9374]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GIRL SCOUTS

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                           HON. BOB GOODLATTE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, When Juliette ``Daisy'' Gordon Low 
gathered 18 girls together in Savannah, GA, on March 12, 1912, she 
aimed to offer a hand to the youngsters by helping them to develop 
physically, mentally, and spiritually. Since that first meeting of what 
would become known as the Girl Scouts, millions of girls and young 
women have grown in courage, confidence, and character and made 
countless contributions to the world.
  The Girl Scout leadership program exists to help girls learn more 
about themselves, their values, and people. Those who have made 
extraordinary contributions as Girl Scouts receive the Gold Award for 
making a difference in their communities.
  Through leadership in the scouting tradition, Girls Scouts are 
changing our country and the world. The organization continues to 
operate on a strong foundation of volunteers who dedicate themselves to 
offering their time and talents in the interest of guiding tomorrow's 
leaders. Thanks to them, over 10,000 girls from kindergarten through 
grade 12 across 36 counties in western Virginia are enjoying the Girl 
Scouts program. They are among over 3 million girls and volunteers who 
are active members along with 50 million women in the United States who 
are Girl Scouts alumnae.
  As the Girl Scouts celebrate their centennial with a special event in 
Roanoke, VA, on June 30, I applaud the organization for its long 
history of leadership as the voice for its many devoted members, past 
and present. Let us all commend the special women whose experience in 
Girl Scouts is influencing our communities. We look forward to today's 
Girl Scouts becoming our next generation of leaders.

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