REFERENCE TITLE: girl scouts; centennial

State of Arizona House of Representatives Fiftieth Legislature Second Regular Session 2012

HCR 2041

Introduced by Representatives Yee, Alston, Brophy McGee, Burges, Farley, Gowan, Hobbs, Lesko, Miranda C, Miranda R, Pancrazi, Pierce, Proud, Seel, Tovar, Senators Aboud, Cajero Bedford, Crandall, Gray, Lopez: Representatives Barton, Campbell, Court, Crandell, Dial, Fann, Forese, Goodale, Gray R, Judd, Mesnard, Meyer, Urie, Senators Allen, Gallardo, Jackson, Murphy, Nelson, Pierce S, Reagan

 

A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

honoring girl scouts of the usa on its one hundredth anniversary.

 

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Whereas, for more than 100 years, Girl Scouts of the USA (Girl Scouts) has inspired girls around the world to lead with courage, confidence and character; and

Whereas, the Girl Scout movement began on March 12, 1912, when Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low, a native of Savannah, Georgia, organized a group of 18 girls to provide them with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and spiritually; and

Whereas, Miss Low's goals were to bring together girls of all backgrounds to develop self-reliance and resourcefulness and to prepare each girl for a future role as a professional woman and active citizen outside the home; and

Whereas, within a few years, there were nearly 70,000 Girl Scouts throughout the United States, including the territory of Hawaii; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts established the first troops for African-American girls in 1917 and the first troops for girls with disabilities in 1920; and

Whereas, today more than 50,000,000 women in the United States are alumnae of the Girl Scouts, and approximately 3,300,000 girls and adult volunteers are active members of the Girl Scouts; and

Whereas, the robust program of Girl Scouts helps girls develop as leaders and build confidence by learning new skills and discovering herself and her values; and

Whereas, through their participation in Girl Scout activities and programs, girls develop such skills as critical thinking, problem solving, cooperation and team building, conflict resolution, advocacy and other vital skills that will remain with them throughout their lives; and

Whereas, healthy living programs help each Girl Scout to maintain a healthy body, an engaged mind and a positive spirit by teaching them about fitness and nutrition, body image, self-esteem and relational issues, especially bullying; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts promotes financial literacy, most notably through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program, which helps girls set financial goals and gain the confidence needed to ultimately take control of their own financial future; and

Whereas, by bringing greater attention to the health, education, and developmental needs of girls, Girl Scouts provides a voice for girls with policymakers, business leaders, educators, and all other stakeholders who care about the healthy growth and development of girls; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts of the USA is recognizing its 100^th anniversary by designating 2012 as the "Year of the Girl".

Therefore

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:

That the Members of the Legislature congratulate Girl Scouts of the USA on the auspicious occasion of its 100^th anniversary and honor this outstanding organization for a century of empowering girls to lead with courage, confidence and character.