Bill Text: SC S1114 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Girl Scout Week
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2014-03-12 - Introduced and adopted [S1114 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-S1114-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF MARCH 9 THROUGH 15, 2014 AS "GIRL SCOUT WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE WORK OF GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA ON EMPOWERING GIRLS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE BY DISCOVERING, CONNECTING, AND TAKING ACTION IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Whereas, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 marks the 102nd anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia; and
Whereas, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has helped build millions of girls and women of courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place; and
Whereas, through the dedication, time, and talent of volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities, and areas of expertise, the Girl Scout organization thrives for girls in so many settings; and
Whereas, through Girl Scouting's unique leadership development program, girls define leadership by making the world a better place by discovering, connecting, and taking action in their local communities; and
Whereas, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities available to them today in math, science, sports, technology, health and other fields that can expand their horizons; and
Whereas, more than 3.2 million Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 102 years of this American tradition, with nearly fifty million women who grew up participating in Girl Scouting and exemplify the impact of this amazing movement; and
Whereas, the key goals of Girl Scouting are developing self-potential, relating to others, developing values, and contributing to society; and
Whereas, the Girl Scouts have made a dedicated commitment to America's girls and proudly proclaim the week of March 9 through 15, 2014 as "Girl Scout Week". Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate, by this resolution, declare the week of March 9 through 15, 2014 as "Girl Scout Week" in South Carolina and recognize the work of Girl Scouts of the USA on empowering girls to make the world a better place by discovering, connecting, and taking action in their local communities.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the appropriate Girl Scouts officials.
