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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates October 31st of each year as "Juliette Gordon Low Day." On October 31st of every year, Girl Scouts across the United States celebrate Founder's Day, marking the birth of Juliette Gordon Low. Through this resolution, the New Jersey Legislature designates her birthday as "Juliette Gordon Low Day" in New Jersey. The Girl Scouts sparked a movement that encouraged girls to become leaders and make the world a better place. Through programs that develop a Girl Scout's potential in sciences, entrepreneurship, the outdoors, and other life skills, Girl Scouts learn to be go-getters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates October 31st of each year as "Juliette Gordon Low Day" in the State of New Jersey to honor the founder of the Girl Scouts, who was born on that date in 1860. The resolution recognizes Juliette Gordon Low's significant contributions to empowering girls and young women, highlighting her role in creating an organization that has helped millions of girls develop leadership skills, self-confidence, and civic engagement. The resolution notes the Girl Scouts' broad impact, pointing out that its members have gone on to become prominent leaders in public service, business, and space exploration, with the organization now comprising 2.6 million members nationwide, including over 118,000 in New Jersey. The resolution requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and programs, thereby celebrating Low's legacy of fostering courage, confidence, and character in girls across the United States.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee (on 02/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR147 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/147_I1.HTM |
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