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Regular Session, 2013 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
BY SENATOR BUFFINGTON
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Tuesday, April 16, 2013, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the Louisiana State
Capitol and the one hundred first anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouting.
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 2012-2013 the Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf Council
served almost eight thousand girls in six program levels; and
WHEREAS, we honor the Girl Scout's one hundred first anniversary and Juliette
Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts in 1912; and
WHEREAS, founded on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, by Juliette Gordon
Low, Girl Scouts' membership has grown to nearly four million members throughout the
United States and around the world; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and commend 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 with national standards, represents girls' time, leadership, creativity and effort
contributed to making their community better and Annie Auriel Edward of Ville Platte,
Louisiana, is the recipient of the 2013 Girl Scout Gold Award; and
WHEREAS, during the past one hundred one 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, April 16, 2013, as Girl Scouts of the USA Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol and the one hundred first anniversary of the founding of Girl
Scouting, does hereby commend this organization for its many contributions and continued
dedication to girls in the United States of America 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 transmitted to the
Girl Scouts of the USA and to the Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE