[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 43 (Thursday, March 10, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1123-S1124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 542--RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
 AMERICA ON ITS 110TH BIRTHDAY AND CELEBRATING ITS LEGACY OF PROVIDING 
GIRLS WITH A SAFE, INCLUSIVE SPACE THAT SUPPORTS THE NEXT GENERATION OF 
                             WOMEN LEADERS

  Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Shaheen, 
Ms. Collins, Ms. Hassan, Mr.

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Warnock, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Warren, Mr. King, Mr. Braun, Mr. Bennet, 
Ms. Baldwin, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 542

       Whereas March 12, 2022, marks the 110th birthday of Girl 
     Scouts of the United States of America (referred to in this 
     preamble as ``Girl Scouts''), the largest and most impactful 
     leadership program for girls in the world;
       Whereas, since its founding, Girl Scouts has emphasized 
     public service and civic engagement and fostered a sense of 
     community in girls;
       Whereas Girl Scouts works to champion the ambitions, 
     cultivate the talents, and develop the skills of girls to 
     confidently pursue their passions and make the world a better 
     place;
       Whereas, during a time when girls are experiencing 
     increased levels of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and 
     depression, Girl Scouts provides community, consistency, and 
     connection for girls and is a safe haven in all the 
     uncertainty;
       Whereas Girl Scouts supports the mental health of girls and 
     is an accepting, safe space where--
       (1) girls feel free to be themselves; and
       (2) leaders and peers are sources of support;
       Whereas, especially in the time of COVID-19, Girl Scouts 
     plays an indispensable role in engaging girls in afterschool 
     and out-of-school programming and experiences that expand 
     their world and allow them to tap into their inner innovator, 
     change maker, and leader;
       Whereas, at a time when civics education is missing from 
     many schools, Girl Scouts engages girls of all grade levels 
     in civics programming that deepens their understanding of 
     democracy and government, prepares them for a lifetime of 
     civic engagement, and motivates them to take action on issues 
     that are important to them;
       Whereas Girl Scouts offers girls 21st century programming 
     in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), the 
     outdoors, entrepreneurship, and beyond, helping girls develop 
     invaluable life skills;
       Whereas, to earn the Gold Award, Girl Scouts take on 
     projects that have a measurable and sustainable impact on a 
     community by assessing a need, designing a solution, 
     completing a project, and inspiring others to sustain it; and
       Whereas more than 50,000,000 women--trailblazers, 
     visionaries, and leaders--are Girl Scout alums who have made 
     the world a better place: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America 
     for 110 years of providing a safe, inclusive space where 
     girls can hone their skills and develop leadership abilities;
       (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award 
     in 2021, including the National Gold Award Girl Scouts; and
       (3) encourages Girl Scouts of the United States of America 
     to continue to champion the ambitions, nurture the 
     creativity, and support the talents of future women leaders.

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