Volume 121-Part 6

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (iongrrssional Record th PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 94 CONGRESS FIRST SESSION VOLUME 121-PART 6 MARCH 14, 1975 TO MARCH 20, 1975 (PAGES 6675 TO 7920) / ~,J ,~_. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON, 1975 6954: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE March 17,1975 "r thought he might as well know who he I commend the Girl Scouts of America However, The Osmonds have never was going to kill so r told him 'r am Pearl for the fine efforts which they have made Mesta.' His whole manner changed. He re forgotten the place where they first membered me as the lady who had addressed in behalf of our great Nation. They have learned to sing-the church. Alan has homeless boys at a refugee camp earller. He made outlets available for our young said time and time again: became our protector and kept the others people which have withstood the test of The church 15 so much a part of our l1ves, from harming us." time. Rooted in traditional American it enhances everything we do. Although she probably did not have such values, the ideals of the Girl Scouts have incidents in mind, Mrs. Mesta was a woman developed millions of girls into leaders Despite their youth, The Osmonds known for her zest who once said: "r always and responsible citizens. have performed in hundreds of cities and have a good time wherever r go." The Girl Scouts help girls become hamlets in every section of America and Whether representing her country over young women with good moral standards most of the world. As performers, their seas or at home in Washington, she gave par objective is to entertain; as human be ties that were lavish, carefUlly planned and and the capacity to do something for lots of fun. themselves and their communities. Their ings their goal is to guide and help those "I llke to mix people," she once explained. work is truly outstanding and worthy in need. The uppers, the middles and the lowers, the of the commendation of this body. I, They are always meeting with young sours and the sweets." therefore, encourage my colleagues to people to show that wonderful lives can If there are too many dull ones, she added, join with me in saluting the Girl Scouts be lived without the benefit of drugs or "I put some aside for the next occasion." alcohol. They emphasize the sanctity of Among reported highlights of her parties of America. family life, and they feel that nothing in the 1I140s were a stint at the piano by compares with the joy of having their Mr. Truman. and a baritone rendition of THE OSMONDS-A FAMILY MODEL prayers answered and the joy of their "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes" by Gen. family togetherness. Eisenhower. Mr. MOSS. Mr. President, music has In recent years Mrs. Mesta's activities had long been considered to be a universal The Osmonds next project is a motion been restricted by the effects of a broken hip. picture written about them and in which Early in 1974 she returned to Oklahoma language. And I know of no other fam they will star. It is sure to bring new where a brother llved and where she expected ily which spreads love and affection followers for I am sure it will be as beau the climate would aid in her recovery from through their music more than The Os tiful and wholesome as their lives. hlp surgery. monds. This performing family consists I am proud to know personally the Although she had entered the hospital of Alan, 25; Wayne, 23; Merrill, 21; Jay, March 4 suffering from lung congestion, the Osmond family and to have them as citi 19; Donny, 17; Marie, 15; and Jimmy, zens of Utah. I, too, thrill when I witness condition was said to have cleared before 11. she was stricken last night. their great entertainment, and I know "She was amaZing," a close friend said. Through the artistry of their music, their mother and father, who have "You'd think she was doing pretty good but The Osmonds have helped brighten the trained them from childhood to stardom she had been 11l for so long." image of America, both at home and and who are with them as loving par abroad. Presently, they are representing ents and counselors through all of their our country as good will ambassadors training and travel. Theirs is a great THE GIRL SCOUTS of song in Japan, Australia, and New family, not because of fame and talent, Zealand. but because of love and trust and faith. Mr. HUMPHREY. Mr. President, on The Osmonds are singing stars and March 12, 1975, the Girl Scouts of the I believe that the example which this producers of 22 gold-million-selling family has set, typifies young American U.S.A. celebrated their 63d anniversary. records. But The Osmonds are also Mor I would like to bring to the attention of manhOOd at its best and should be an mons, and showbusiness or not, they inspiration to all youth. Home, parents, this body the fine record of this pioneer adhere to strict principles which keep ing organization. children, love, appreciation of one an them at arm's length from the drug other: What higher ideal is there? I have a high regard for the Girl drink-groopie image often associated Scouts and strongly support the scouting with contemporary singers. concept. My experience as a scoutmaster Sure, The Osmonds have their exhilar in South Dakota meant a great deal to MONDALE FIGHTS THE GOOD ation. But like most of the citizens of FIGHT me and fostered an interest in scouting Utah, it is not temporary. As Donn, a which has persevered over the years. superstar in his own right, puts it: Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, the Sen The Girl Scouts are the world's largest Instead of getting high on drugs, kids ate has just finished one of the longest, voluntary organization for girls, with should get down on their knees. A lot of most hard fought, and most complicated over 6\12 million members in 90 coun people are running into deadends with tem parliamentary battles in its history. I tries. Since its inception in 1912, 27 mil porary highs. What makes me happy as a refer, of course, to the successful effort lion girls and 7 million adults have ~ar person 15 when I get down on my knees and to amend rule xxn of the Standing ticipated in the organization. Today, the pray. Rules of the Senate. Girl SCouts boast 3 million members in The Osmonds have always been close After no fewer than 37 rollcall votes, the 50 States. to the earth. They grew up growing dozens of dilatory motions, and count We are all familiar with the famous wheat and milking cows in Ogden, Utah. less quorum calls, the Senate worked its boxes of cookies which the Girl Scouts Their father built a long dormitory will. By a vote of 73 to 21 it invoked sell throughout the Nation. These cookies across the back of the house for his eight cloture on Senate Resolution 4, and, by provide the organization with badly boys-furnished with cots for them to a vote of 56 to 27, it passed the modified needed funds which allow the Girl Scouts sleep upon. Sleeping accommodations resolution. to sponsor a multitude of national and have changed, but their closeness to the The reform of Senate rule xxn is a international events, purchase equip soil has not. significant victory for those who seek to ment and property, and provide camper The Osmonds recording is called Kolob, make the Senate more efficient and bet ships. which means from the Earth, and when ter able to deal with the problems of this The Girl Scouts have played a major ever they get home, much time is spent Nation. role in encouraging women to develop a on their father's farm. Much of the credit for this important positive self-image. They allow girls to The Osmonds first left their acres of change in Senate procedures goes to the acquire skills in the areas of their choice orchards and garden in Utah to venture chief sponsors of Senate Resolution 4 and provide opportunities for career ex to California in 1958. They visited Dis the distinguished Senator from Minne ploration. neyland; auditioned to sing, and their sota (Mr. MONDALE) and the distin The ethical and spiritual code which career was launched. gUished Senator from Kansas (Mr. unites the girls is a partnership which Andy Williams' father discovered them PEARSON). stands out as an exemplary model of na at Disneyland, took them to his son, and Despite formidable opposition, thesp. tional unity. The Girl Scouts organiza they became instant television stars. The Senators steered Senate Resolution 4 tion enables girls from varied cultural, first record success for the older five through the parliamentary thicket and ethnic, and economic backgrounds to singing Osmond Brothers "One Bad Ap to final passage. They are to be con share their heritages and develop a ple," sold over 2 million copies. They gratulated and to be thanked. strong sense of community responsibility. have been hits around the world since. The Minneapolis Star in an editorial March 17, 1975 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 6955 on March 3, 1975, described the efforts electricity directly, but to produce high sipped water. Roncallo talked on. The wit of Senators MONDALE and PEARSON as "a quality methane, the equivalent of nat ness suddenly slumped.

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