Sheila Jackson Lee has served in the U.S. House of
Representatives since 1995. Considered by many as a "Voice of Reason"
in the halls of Congress, Sheila is dedicated to upholding the Constitutional
rights of all people. Like the Girl Scouts, she has made it part of her mission
to eradicate bullying—she even sponsored an act that provides grant funding to states
for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying. So how has being a
Girl Scout impacted Lee's life and work?
“Being a Girl Scout meant a lot to me when I was growing up
because it equipped me with an extremely strong and solid foundation and the
necessary skills and values to be a public servant,” she says. “As a Girl
Scout, my biggest desire was to make the world a better place through service.
Through enriching experiences such as educational field trips, sports,
skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and
environmental stewardship projects, Girl Scouts helped me develop the
confidence I needed to excel in school and to realize my dream of becoming a
lawyer. I learned how to make sound decisions, lead others, and serve my
community. I think it is safe to say that had it not been for my experience as
a Girl Scout, I would not have earned the privilege and honor of serving the
people of the 18th Congressional District of Texas in the United States House
of Representatives."
We couldn't be prouder to have a Girl Scout alumna who is
not just making history, but also making black history! Girl Scouts rock!