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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144
BY SENATOR THOMPSON
A RESOLUTION
To designate Wednesday, May 27, 2015, as "Girl Scouts of the USA Day" at the Louisiana
Senate and to commend the Girl Scouts of the USA on its one hundred third
anniversary.
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 2014-2015, the Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf Council
served almost eight thousand girls in six program levels; 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, 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 multi-cultural 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
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WHEREAS, the Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest national award in Girl
Scouting with national standards; it represents a girl's time, leadership, creativity and effort
contributed to making her community better; and
WHEREAS, the outstanding young women who have earned the 2015 Girl Scout
Gold Award are Taylor Anderson of Leesville, Louisiana; Courteney Kemp of Blanchard,
Louisiana; and Alyssa Lloid of 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 Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby recognize Wednesday, May 27, 2015, as "Girl Scouts of the USA Day" at the
Louisiana Senate, and does hereby commend this organization for its many contributions and
continued dedication to girls in the USA and around the world, and does hereby welcome
the 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 Council.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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