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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, March 12, 2018 marks the 106th anniversary
of the |
| 3 | | founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA by Juliette Gordon Low |
| 4 | | in 1912
in Savannah, Georgia; and
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| 5 | | WHEREAS, Throughout its long and distinguished history, |
| 6 | | Girl Scouting
has inspired millions of girls and women with the |
| 7 | | highest ideals
of character, conduct, and patriotism; and
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| 8 | | WHEREAS, Through Girl Scouting, girls gain courage, |
| 9 | | confidence,
and character, making their communities and the |
| 10 | | world
a better place; and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing |
| 12 | | awareness of the opportunities available to girls today; |
| 13 | | opportunities that expand their horizons in math, science,
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| 14 | | health and fitness, technology, and community service; and
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| 15 | | WHEREAS, Over 2.6 million current Girl Scout members |
| 16 | | nationwide believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, |
| 17 | | Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)
to change the world; and
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| 18 | | WHEREAS, With nearly 59 million women who are former Girl |
| 19 | | Scouts, Girls Scouts of the USA is proof
of the impact of this |
| 20 | | amazing movement; therefore, be it
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