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