[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2484]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 SENATE RESOLUTION 273--DESIGNATING THE WEEK BEGINNING MARCH 11, 2000, 
                    AS ``NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT WEEK''

  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:

                              S. Res. 273

       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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