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This concurrent resolution recognizes the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay (GSCB), a regional Girl Scouts organization serving over 4,000 girls and nearly 3,000 adult volunteers across 14 counties in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Founded in 1962 through a merger of local councils, GSCB is part of the broader Girl Scouts of the USA, which was established in 1912 by Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low to create an inclusive environment for girls' development. The resolution highlights the organization's mission to build girls' courage, confidence, and character through hands-on learning, outdoor and STEM education, entrepreneurship opportunities, and community service. By proclaiming April 10, 2025, as "Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Day," the Delaware General Assembly aims to honor the organization's significant contributions to youth development, noting research showing that Girl Scouts are more likely to develop strong self-awareness, positive values, and become community problem-solvers. The resolution also encourages Delawareans to support GSCB through program participation, mentorship, and community engagement, recognizing the organization's annual contribution of over 70 million service hours nationwide.

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