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Regular Session, 2013
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
BY SENATOR BUFFINGTON
SENATE. Recognizes Tuesday, April 16, 2013, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the
Capitol and the one hundred first anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts.
A RESOLUTION1
To recognize Tuesday, April 16, 2013, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the Louisiana State2
Capitol and the one hundred first anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouting.3
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's largest preeminent organization4
dedicated solely to all girls everywhere helping build character and gain skills for success5
in the real world; and6
WHEREAS, in 2012-2013 the Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf Council7
served almost eight thousand girls in six program levels; and8
WHEREAS, we honor the Girl Scout's one hundred first anniversary and Juliette9
Gordon Lowe, the founder of Girl Scouts in 1912; and10
WHEREAS, founded on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, by Juliette Gordon11
Low, Girl Scouts' membership has grown to nearly four million members throughout the12
United States and around the world; and13
WHEREAS, we recognize and commend The Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the14
Gulf; and15
WHEREAS, through the Girl Scouts of the USA, girls can see the world and their16
place in it by learning the importance of personal responsibility, the value of goal-setting,17
the spirit of teamwork, and the thrill of accomplishment; and18 SR NO. 20
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WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has welcomed girls1
and women from every background to join, and has inspired them with courage, confidence,2
and character to make the world a better place; and3
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout program is based on leadership development; discovering4
a strong sense of self and positive values; connecting with others to build healthy5
relationships and advance diversity in a multicultural world; and taking action to meet6
community needs; and7
WHEREAS, through the guidance of trained adults, girls between the ages of five8
and seventeen are offered a variety of opportunities to explore numerous topics, including9
leadership, math, science, technology, health, fitness, sports, environmental education, the10
arts, and global awareness; and11
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest national award in Girl12
Scouting with national standards, represents girls' time, leadership, creativity and effort13
contributed to making their community better and Annie Auriel Edward of Ville Platte,14
Louisiana, is the recipient of the 2013 Girl Scout Gold Award; and15
WHEREAS, during the past one hundred one years, over fifty-five million American16
women have participated in Girl Scouting, and this enduring tradition continues to17
strengthen individual communities and our society as a whole.18
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana19
does hereby recognize Tuesday, April 16, 2013, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the20
Louisiana State Capitol and the one hundred first anniversary of the founding of Girl21
Scouting, does hereby commend this organization for its many contributions and continued22
dedication to girls in the United States of America and around the world, and does hereby23
welcome members of the Girl Scouts of the USA as they visit the Capitol on this special and24
memorable occasion.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the26
Girl Scouts of the USA and to the Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf.27 SR NO. 20
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Jerry J. Guillot.
DIGEST
Buffington SR No. 20
Recognizes Tuesday, April 16, 2013, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the Capitol and the
101 anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts.