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Aug. 12: Congressional Record publishes “RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF SAN JACINTO GIRL SCOUTS.....” in the Extensions of Remarks section

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Sylvia R. Garcia was mentioned in RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF SAN JACINTO GIRL SCOUTS..... on page E843 covering the 2nd Session of the 117th Congress published on Aug. 12 in the Congressional Record.

The publication is reproduced in full below:

RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF SAN JACINTO GIRL SCOUTS

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HON. SYLVIA R. GARCIA

of texas

in the house of representatives

Friday, August 12, 2022

Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 100 years of the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, in the 29th Texas Congressional District.

The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council was founded in 1922 by Corinne Fonde and Frances Mann Law. This year, 2022, marks a full century of the council empowering girls across my district. The San Jacinto Council is a community-based organization and is one of the country's largest girl scout councils, with more than 35,000 girl members and 14,000 adult members. It serves 26 counties across Southwest Texas, including Houston and Harris counties and aims to build girls of

``courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.''

The Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council provides girls of all backgrounds the opportunity to explore the outdoors, STEM-based learning, entrepreneurship, and valuable life skill lessons. Through these girl scout programs, Texan girls of all ages establish strong relationships and abilities that they will carry with them beyond their girl scout years. Girls are encouraged to find their passions, tackle a wide range of challenges, and express themselves through various activities and programs. The council is also committed to diversity and inclusion, and works to engage in critical conversations with members about how to ensure inclusivity through Girl Scout values.

Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council for 100 years of service to girls across local Texas communities, and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 135(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 135(2)

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