ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 180
BY REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON
A RESOLUTION
To designate Thursday, May 26, 2016, as Girl Scouts of the United States of America Day
at the state capitol and to recognize the one hundred fourth 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, 2016 marks the centennial of the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest
award in Girl Scouting; the award represents excellence and leadership for girls worldwide;
girls who pursue the award aspire to transform an idea and vision for change into an
actionable plan with far reaching results; and
WHEREAS, the young women in Louisiana who have earned the 2016 Girl Scout
Gold Award and will advance to become community leaders are Kelsey Anderson from
Leesville, Maya Shelby from Ball, Sarah Wright from Crowley, Abbie McMillon from
Mooringsport, Miranda Weddleton from Mooringsport, Gabrielle Chapman from Ville
Platte, Victoria Murphy from Franklinton, Sarah Taylor from Bush, Brianna Anderson from
Norco, and Allison Smith from Geismar; and
WHEREAS, in 2015-2016, the Girl Scouts of Louisiana–Pines to the Gulf and Girl
Scouts Louisiana East served more than twenty-two thousand girls in six program levels; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize and commend the Girl Scouts of
Louisiana–Pines to the Gulf and Girl Scouts of Louisiana East for serving girls in Louisiana
through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which helps girls develop a solid foundation
in leadership through core programs around science, technology, engineering, math,
environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial literacy, and global citizenship; and
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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
relationships and advance diversity in a multicultural world, and taking action to meet
community needs; and
WHEREAS, during the past one hundred four 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 Thursday, May 26, 2016, as Girl Scouts of
the United States of America Day at the state capitol and recognize the one hundred fourth
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 a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, to Girl Scouts of Louisiana–Pines to the
Gulf, and to Girl Scouts of Louisiana East.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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