[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 3] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 3745] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNITION OF THE MISS GREATER SPRINGFIELD SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION ______ HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY of virginia in the house of representatives Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a community organization serving Northern Virginia, the Miss Greater Springfield Scholarship Organization. The Miss Greater Springfield Scholarship Organization is an affiliate of the Miss Virginia and Miss America Scholarship Organizations. The Miss America Organization, with its State and local affiliates, is the number one resource in the world for women's educational scholarships; in 2006 alone over $45 million dollars was awarded to 12,000 women from throughout the country. Miss Greater Springfield is now going into its 7th year, and has consistently upheld a high standard for its competitors, attracting participants that have demonstrated a strong commitment to the community and a desire to improve the world around them. The contestants support a variety of issues including autism advocacy and awareness, The Children's Miracle Network, and promoting organ donation. Miss Greater Springfield of 2009, Bethany Munt, has used her title as a platform to address the challenges facing our Nation's schools and education system, and has been active with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Ms. Munt received her undergraduate degree in child development and has taught school in New York State and New Zealand. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating Ms. Munt and the Miss Greater Springfield Scholarship Organization for their efforts to improve our community and the lives of our young people. ____________________