Bill Text: GA HR263 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; Feb. 15, 2011; commend

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR263 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR263-Introduced.html

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11 LC 94 3732

House Resolution 263

By: Representatives Dobbs of the 53rd, Abrams of the 84th, Ashe of the 56th, Gardner of the 57th, Manning of the 32nd, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, March 12, 2011, marks the 99th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia, in 1912; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of Girl Scouting is to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens; and

WHEREAS, throughout the organization's distinguished history, Girl Scouting has instilled millions of girls and women with the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place; and

WHEREAS, through the Girl Scout Leadership Excellence program, girls develop the skills that will serve them throughout their lives so that they may contribute to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities in math, science, sports, technology, and many other fields of interest that can expand their horizons; and

WHEREAS, for 99 years, Girl Scouting has served as a voice for girls in Georgia while providing the opportunity to become better friends, stronger women, and empowered leaders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize February 15, 2011, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commend and congratulate all the girls and women in Georgia who participate in Girl Scouting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the public and the press.