Recognizing Hannah Davis

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Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Hannah Davis. Hannah is a member of Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, Girl Scout Juliette. She has exemplified extraordinary leadership, innovative problem-solving, and a demonstrated commitment to making a lasting, positive impact by earning the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award.

Gold Award Girl Scouts are recognized as trailblazers who are willing to tackle the most pressing challenges facing their communities and the world with measurable, sustainable, and far-reaching results. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, high school-age Girl Scouts must identify and investigate an issue they care about, devise a plan, and then lead a team of experts and community members to implement a project that produces lasting change. Over the course of 1 to 2 years, Gold Award Girl Scouts demonstrate significant initiative, commitment, and leadership, distinguishing them from their peers. Through their resourcefulness and perseverance, they embody the Girl Scout Law to truly make the world a better place.

Hannah's project, ``Community Sensory Room'', in partnership with Faith Community Church of Coopersville, has greatly improved accessibility resources for individuals with autism, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Hannah took action by creating a sensory room at her local church, allowing families and children space to stimulate, engage, or relax senses, which will have a positive impact on our community for years to come.

On behalf of Michigan's 3rd Congressional District, I congratulate Hannah Davis for achieving the highest distinction in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award. I thank Hannah for her leadership and for making such a positive, enduring change in our community.

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