[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 13, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2231]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 59--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 11 THROUGH MARCH 
               17, 2001, AS ``NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT WEEK''

  Mrs. HUTCHISON (for herself, Ms. Mikulski, Mrs. Boxer, Ms. Cantwell, 
Mrs. Carnahan, Mrs. Clinton, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Landrieu, 
Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Murray, Ms. Snowe, and Ms. Stabenow) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 59

       Whereas March 12, 2001, is the 89th anniversary of the 
     founding of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America;
       Whereas on March 16, 1950, the Girl Scouts 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 regularly informs 
     Congress of its progress and program initiatives;
       Whereas the Girl Scouts 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 offers girls aged 5 through 17 
     years 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 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 assisting girls to grow 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, for 89 years, has significantly contributed to the 
     advancement of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week of March 11 through March 17, 2001, 
     as ``National Girl Scout Week''; and
       (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation 
     designating the week of March 11 through March 17, 2001, as 
     ``National Girl Scout Week'' and calling on the people of the 
     United States to observe the 89th anniversary of the Girl 
     Scouts of the United States of America with appropriate 
     ceremonies and activities.

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