[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[S. Res. 273 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 273

Designating the week beginning March 11, 2000, as ``National Girl Scout 
                                Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 9, 2000

 Mrs. Hutchison (for herself, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Hatch, Ms. Snowe, Mr. 
 Warner, Mr. Bunning, Mr. Bond, Mr. Ashcroft, Mr. Smith of Oregon, Mr. 
    Helms, Mr. Murkowski, Mr. Craig, Mr. Domenici, and Ms. Collins) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating the week beginning March 11, 2000, as ``National Girl Scout 
                                Week''.

Whereas March 12, 2000, is the 88th anniversary of the founding of the Girl 
        Scouts of the United States of America;
Whereas on March 16, 1950, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America 
        became the first national organization for girls to be granted a Federal 
        charter by Congress;
Whereas through annual reports required to be submitted to Congress by its 
        charter, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America regularly 
        informs Congress of its progress and program initiatives;
Whereas the Girl Scouts of the United States of America is dedicated to 
        inspiring girls and young women with the highest ideals of character, 
        conduct, and service to others so that they may become model citizens in 
        their communities;
Whereas the Girl Scouts of the United States of America offers girls aged 5 
        through 17 a variety of opportunities to develop strong values and life 
        skills and provides a wide range of activities to meet girls' interests 
        and needs;
Whereas the Girl Scouts of the United States of America has a membership of 
        nearly 3,000,000 girls and over 900,000 adult volunteers, and is one of 
        the preeminent organizations in the United States committed to girls 
        growing strong in mind, body, and spirit; and
Whereas by fostering in girls and young women the qualities on which the 
        strength of the United States depends, the Girl Scouts of the United 
        States of America, for 88 years, has significantly contributed to the 
        advancement of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week beginning March 11, 2000, as 
        ``National Girl Scout Week''; and
            (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation 
        designating the week beginning March 11, 2000, as ``National 
        Girl Scout Week'' and calling on the people of the United 
        States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities.
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