ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 44	By:	Paddack, Adelson, Aldridge, Allen, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brecheen, Brinkley, Brown, Burrage, Childers, Coates, Crain, David, Eason McIntyre, Ellis, Fields, Ford, Garrison, Halligan, Holt, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Rob), Jolley, Justice, Laster, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, McAffrey, Newberry, Nichols, Russell, Schulz, Shortey, Simpson, Sparks, Stanislawski, Sykes, Treat, Wilson and Wyrick

A Resolution proclaiming March 21, 2012, as Girl Scout Day at the Capitol; congratulating the Girl Scouts of the USA on their 100th anniversary; applauding the commitment Girl Scouting has made to support the leadership development of Oklahoma's girls; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, March 12, 2012, marked the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia.  Throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has inspired millions of girls and women with courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place; and

WHEREAS, millions of Girl Scouts members nationwide, and thousands of girls in Oklahoma will be celebrating this American tradition.  Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experiences girls develop the skills and lessons that will serve them throughout their lives so that they may contribute to their communities.  Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of opportunities in math, science, sports, technology, and many fields of interest that can expand their horizons; and

WHEREAS, Girl Scouts in Oklahoma is actively addressing the needs of girls in our state through a leadership program that builds self-esteem and confidence to address challenges including: drop-out rates, births to teens, obesity, and poverty.

WHEREAS, more than 800 Girl Scouts from across Oklahoma will attend the special 100th anniversary event at the Capitol and advocate on behalf of girls; and

WHEREAS, more than 30 elected women in Oklahoma will be pinned at the special Capitol event as members of the first honorary Troop 1912 in Oklahoma – including Oklahoma's female Senators; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate proclaims March 21, 2012, as Girl Scout Day at the Capitol; and

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate congratulates the Girl Scouts of the USA on their 100th anniversary; and

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate acknowledges and applauds the commitment Girl Scouting has made to support the leadership development of Oklahoma's girls; and

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the organization as an expression of high regard by the Oklahoma State Senate.

Adopted by the Senate the 21st day of March, 2012.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate