ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 115
BY REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON
A RESOLUTION
To designate Wednesday May 27, 2015, as Girl Scouts of the United States of America Day
at the state capitol and to recognize the one hundred third anniversary of the
founding of Girl Scouting.
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the United States of America is the world's largest and
most preeminent organization dedicated solely to all girls everywhere and to helping girls
build character and gain skills for success in the real world; and
WHEREAS, in 2014-2015, the Girl Scouts of Louisiana–Pines to the Gulf Council
served almost eight thousand girls in six program levels; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor the Girl Scouts' one hundred third anniversary
and Juliette Gordon Lowe, who founded the Girl Scouts; and
WHEREAS, since its founding on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, Girl Scout
membership has grown to nearly four million members throughout the United States and
around the world; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to 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 as members and has instilled 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
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relationships and advance diversity in a multicultural world, and taking action to meet
community needs; and
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; based on national standards, it represents the time, leadership, creativity, and effort
girls contribute to making their communities better; the young women who have earned the
2015 Girl Scout Gold Award and will advance to become community leaders are Taylor
Anderson from Leesville, Courteney Kemp from Blanchard, and Alyssa Lloid from
Pineville, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, during the past one hundred three 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 House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Wednesday, May 27, 2015, as Girl Scouts
of the United States of America Day at the state capitol and recognize the one hundred third
anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouting; does hereby commend the 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 United States
of America as they visit the capitol on this special and memorable occasion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the House of Representatives does hereby
recognize and commend Girl Scouting of Louisiana–Pines to the Gulf.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and to Girl Scouts of Louisiana–Pines to
the Gulf.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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