Bill > SR112

This resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol, honoring the organization's rich history and significant contributions to girls' development. The resolution highlights the founding of the Girl Scouts by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah in 1912, emphasizing her groundbreaking approach to inclusivity by creating a space for girls across different social backgrounds and abilities to develop leadership skills. It celebrates the Girl Scouts' mission of building courage, confidence, and character, and acknowledges their comprehensive programming in areas like STEM, outdoor education, and entrepreneurship. The resolution notes the organization's impressive reach, with over 59 million American women as alumnae and 2.6 million active members, including 43,000 in Georgia. By recognizing the Girl Scouts' global impact and their highest honor, the Gold Award, the resolution commends the organization as a national leader in empowering girls to grow, learn, and make a positive difference in the world. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69825