R 080

2003 -- H 6177

Enacted 03/11/03

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING MARCH 9TH - 15TH AS GIRL SCOUT WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND     

Introduced By: Representatives Naughton, Giannini, Cerra, Shavers, and Lima

Date Introduced: March 11, 2003

     WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of the United States of America Organization is the world's

largest voluntary organization for girls and adults. It was founded on March 12, 1912 by Juliette

Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia; and

     WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts Organization is designed to encourage girls' growth in self-

confidence and leadership skills, providing them with a chance to reach their fullest potential.

The organization inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and

service; and

     WHEREAS, Participation in the Girl Scouts has grown from 18 girls participating in

1912 to 3.5 million young women and adult members today. It is the largest organization for

girls in the world; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island Girl Scouts have participated in service projects for the benefit

of food banks, soup kitchens, Salvation Army, the American Diabetes Association, First Night,

women's centers and shelters, homes for the elderly and the Rhode Island Blood Bank; now,

therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby proclaims March 9th through March 15th to be Girl Scout Week in

the State of Rhode Island; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That we honor, congratulate and support the goals of the Girl Scouts of the

United States and thank them for their ongoing dedication to Rhode Island's young women and

the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter and stronger future for the State of

Rhode Island; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he is hereby authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Girl Scouts of America, Inc.

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