[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12946]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO BRITTANY WIEBBECKE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Brittany Wiebbecke of Nashua, 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, Brittany assisted a local animal rescue center by 
providing supplies and learning materials for new pet owners. The work 
ethic Brittany 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 Brittany and her family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the House 
will join me in congratulating her on obtaining the Gold Award, and 
will wish her continued success in her future education and career.

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