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Regular Session, 2011
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
BY SENATOR MOUNT
SENATE. Proclaims June 7, 2011, as "Girl Scouts of the USA Day" at the Louisiana Senate.
A RESOLUTION1
To proclaim Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as "Girl Scouts of the USA Day" at the Louisiana2
Senate and commend Girl Scouts of the USA for its many contributions and3
continued dedication to girls in the United States and around the world.4
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's largest preeminent organization5
dedicated solely to all girls everywhere helping build character and gain skills for success6
in the real world; and 7
WHEREAS, in 2010-2011, the Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf Council8
served almost eight thousand girls in six program levels; and9
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Senate honors the Girl Scout's ninety-ninth anniversary10
and Juliette Gordon Lowe, the founder of Girl Scouts in 1912; and 11
WHEREAS, founded on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, Girl Scouts'12
membership has grown to nearly four million members throughout the United States and13
around the world; and14
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Senate recognizes and commends The Girl Scouts of15
Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf; and 16
WHEREAS, through the Girl Scouts of the USA, girls can see the world and their17
place in it by learning the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting,18 SR NO. 77
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the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment; and1
WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has welcomed girls2
and women from every background to join, and has inspired them with courage, confidence,3
and character to make the world a better place; and4
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout program is based on leadership development; discovering5
a strong sense of self and positive values, connecting with others to build healthy6
relationships and advance diversity in a multicultural world, and taking action to meet7
community needs; and8
WHEREAS, through the guidance of trained adults, girls between the ages of five9
and seventeen are offered a variety of opportunities to explore numerous topics, including10
leadership, math, science, technology, health, fitness, sports, environmental education, the11
arts, and global awareness; and12
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest national award in Girl13
Scouting; and14
WHEREAS, with national standards, it represents girls' time, leadership, creativity15
and effort contributed to making their community better; and16
WHEREAS, the young woman who has earned the 2011 Girl Scout Gold Award and17
will advance to become a community leader is Jessica Cooper-Troop 2498 of Lake Charles,18
Louisiana; and19
WHEREAS, during the past ninety-nine years, over fifty-five million American20
women have participated in Girl Scouting, and this enduring tradition continues to21
strengthen individual communities and our society as a whole.22
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana23
does hereby recognize Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the24
Louisiana State Capitol, does hereby commend this organization for its many contributions25
and continued dedication to girls in the United States and around the world, and does hereby26
welcome members of the Girl Scouts of the USA as they visit the capitol on this special and27
memorable occasion.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be submitted to the29
Girl Scouts of the USA and to Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf. 30 SR NO. 77
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Greg Waddell.
DIGEST
Mount SR No. 77
Proclaims Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as "Girl Scouts of the USA Day" at the Louisiana Senate
and commends Girl Scouts of USA for its many contributions and continued dedication to
girls in the United States and around the world.