[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 45 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S748]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 103--RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF 
 AMERICA ON ITS 111TH BIRTHDAY AND CELEBRATING ITS LEGACY OF PROVIDING 
GIRLS WITH A SAFE, INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE THEY CAN EXPLORE THEIR WORLD, 
  BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, AND HAVE ACCESS TO EXPERIENCES THAT 
                 PREPARE THEM FOR A LIFE OF LEADERSHIP

  Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mrs. Capito, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Warren, 
Mrs. Shaheen, and Ms. Ernst) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 103

       Whereas March 12, 2023, marks the 111th anniversary 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, as of 2023, more than 50,000,000 women 
     trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders are Girl Scouts 
     alumnae who have made the world a better place;
       Whereas, in July, 2023, Girl Scouts will host its triennial 
     convention where more than 10,000 girls, alumnae, and 
     supporters from across the movement will gather to explore, 
     create, and grow alongside thousands of fellow change-makers, 
     dreamers, and doers;
       Whereas, during a time when girls are dealing with the 
     impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related learning loss, Girl 
     Scouts offers important out-of-school and afterschool 
     learning enrichment and skill building opportunities that 
     expand their world, allow them to cultivate their talents, 
     and ensure they can confidently pursue their passions and 
     make the world a better place;
       Whereas, since its founding, Girl Scouts has emphasized 
     public service and civic engagement and has fostered in girls 
     a sense of community;
       Whereas, during a time when girls are experiencing 
     increased levels of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and 
     depression, Girl Scouts continues to provide community, 
     consistency, and connection for girls and is a safe haven in 
     all the uncertainty;
       Whereas the commitment of the Girl Scouts to getting girls 
     outdoors, including through exciting summer camp experiences, 
     instills a lifelong appreciation for nature and the 
     environment that is more critical than ever as the United 
     States emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic;
       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, math, 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, as a member organization of the World Association 
     of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts is--
       (1) part of an international sisterhood of 10,000,000 girls 
     and young women in 152 countries; and
       (2) committed to offering girls more opportunities to 
     engage with communities worldwide, make meaningful global 
     connections, and explore global citizenship: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America 
     for 111 years of providing girls with a safe, inclusive, all-
     girl space where those girls can hone their skills and 
     develop leadership abilities;
       (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award 
     in 2022; 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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