Recognizing Adelyn Kim

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Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Adelyn Kim. Adelyn is a member of Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, Troop 4255. 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.

Adelyn's project, ``The Pink Journal'', in partnership with Community Food Club Grand Rapids, addressed the various stereotypes and misinformation surrounding periods in our community. Adelyn took action by designing and producing digital and printed bilingual period information resources. These resources are being shared throughout West Michigan, which will have a positive impact on our community for years to come.

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

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