[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 206 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 206

 Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 105th 
birthday and on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 17, 2017

Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mrs. Watson 
Coleman, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Ms. Sinema, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Arrington, 
Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Ms. Moore, Mr. Jody B. Hice of Georgia, Ms. 
  Esty, and Ms. Tenney) submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 105th 
birthday and on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Whereas, for over a century, Girl Scouts of the United States of America has 
        inspired millions of girls to lead with courage, confidence, and 
        character;
Whereas the Girl Scout movement began on March 12, 1912, when Juliette ``Daisy'' 
        Gordon Low, a native of Savannah, Georgia, organized a group of 18 girls 
        and provided them with the opportunity to develop physically, 
        intellectually, socially, and spiritually;
Whereas, through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls develop skills and 
        learn lessons that will serve them throughout their lifetime, assisting 
        them to contribute to their communities and make the world a better 
        place;
Whereas the Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps girls develop a solid 
        foundation in leadership through core programs in science, technology, 
        engineering, and math (STEM), environmental stewardship, healthy living, 
        financial literacy, and global citizenship;
Whereas, from humble beginnings as a way for Girl Scout troops to finance 
        activities, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, which is in its 100th year, 
        has evolved into the most powerful and successful financial literacy 
        tool in the world for girls;
Whereas the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches 5 essential skills--

    (1) goal setting;

    (2) decisionmaking;

    (3) money management;

    (4) people skills; and

    (5) business ethics;

Whereas Girl Scouts have demonstrated their exemplary leadership and 
        philanthropic spirit by using cookie earnings to do remarkable things 
        within their communities that reflect the important mission of Girl 
        Scouts;
Whereas Girl Scouts consistently drive positive change in their communities, 
        thanks in part to the cookie sale, doing what they can to make the world 
        a better place;
Whereas Girl Scout participation has been instrumental in working to develop 
        female leaders in government, business, and public service;
Whereas virtually every female astronaut who has flown in space is a Girl Scout 
        alumna, as are a majority of female CEOs;
Whereas 57 percent of female Members of Congress, 76 percent of women in the 
        Senate, and 80 percent of female governors were Girl Scouts;
Whereas, while Girl Scouts has evolved over the years, the fundamental 
        experience of being a part of Girl Scouts connects generations of women;
Whereas, today, more than 59,000,000 United States women are Girl Scout alumnae 
        and 2,700,000 girls and adult volunteers are active members;
Whereas Girl Scouts provides a safe and enriching environment in which girls 
        feel supported in pursuit of their dreams, whether those dreams are 
        educational, entrepreneurial, cultural, civic, corporate, or 
        environmental; and
Whereas Girl Scouts connects girls to a world of possibilities in a positive and 
        inclusive girl-led environment, where girls are inspired to discover 
        their passions and empowered to reach their full potential: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the remarkable impact that 105 years of Girl 
        Scouts has had on life in our communities, the United States, 
        and the world;
            (2) recognizes Girl Scouts for 100 years of girls learning 
        financial literacy through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie 
        Program; and
            (3) joins Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 
        working to ensure that all girls get the support and tools they 
        need to succeed and become future leaders of the United States.
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