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Regular Session, 2011 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
BY SENATOR MOUNT
A RESOLUTION
To proclaim Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as "Girl Scouts of the USA Day" at the Louisiana
Senate and commend Girl Scouts of the USA for its many contributions and
continued dedication to girls in the United States and around the world.
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's largest preeminent organization
dedicated solely to all girls everywhere helping build character and gain skills for success
in the real world; and
WHEREAS, in 2010-2011, the Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf Council
served almost eight thousand girls in six program levels; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Senate honors the Girl Scout's ninety-ninth anniversary
and Juliette Gordon Lowe, the founder of Girl Scouts in 1912; and
WHEREAS, founded on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, Girl Scouts'
membership has grown to nearly four million members throughout the United States and
around the world; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Senate recognizes and commends The Girl Scouts of
Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf; and
WHEREAS, through the Girl Scouts of the USA, girls can see the world and their
place in it by learning the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting,
the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has welcomed girls
and women from every background to join, and has inspired them with courage, confidence,
and character to make the world a better place; and
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout program is based on leadership development; discovering
a strong sense of self and positive values, connecting with others to build healthy
relationships and advance diversity in a multicultural world, and taking action to meet
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WHEREAS, through the guidance of trained adults, girls between the ages of five
and seventeen are offered a variety of opportunities to explore numerous topics, including
leadership, math, science, technology, health, fitness, sports, environmental education, the
arts, and global awareness; and
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest national award in Girl
Scouting; and
WHEREAS, with national standards, it represents girls' time, leadership, creativity
and effort contributed to making their community better; and
WHEREAS, the young woman who has earned the 2011 Girl Scout Gold Award and
will advance to become a community leader is Jessica Cooper-Troop 2498 of Lake Charles,
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, during the past ninety-nine years, over fifty-five million American
women have participated in Girl Scouting, and this enduring tradition continues to
strengthen individual communities and our society as a whole.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize Tuesday, June 7, 2011, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol, does hereby commend this organization for its many contributions
and continued dedication to girls in the United States and around the world, and does hereby
welcome members of the Girl Scouts of the USA as they visit the capitol on this special and
memorable occasion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be submitted to the
Girl Scouts of the USA and to Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE