[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 19568]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     GIRL SCOUTS OF WATAUGA COUNTY

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, as we approach Christmas, many of us consider 
the season of giving and some also think of Christmas cookies. Equally, 
when many consider giving back, or cookies, they think of the Girl 
Scouts. However, Mr. Speaker, it is important to note that Girl Scouts 
do more than sell cookies. They actively work to improve their 
communities all year long.
  Five Girl Scouts in Watauga County recently received the bronze and 
silver awards for outstanding community service. A few troops earned 
awards for redecorating a library reading cave to encourage classmates 
to spend more time learning. Another Girl Scout taught a free dance 
class so that children who couldn't afford lessons wouldn't miss out. 
Last, one Girl Scout sought to help end hunger in Watauga County. She 
wrote thank-you cards to sponsors that provided funds for healthy 
Thanksgiving meals to feed the hungry.
  These young women are a credit to their parents and to our 
communities. I congratulate these young women on their well-earned 
awards, and I look forward to their continued success.

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