WHEREAS, March 12, 2012, marks the Centennial Anniversary of Girl
Scouts of the United States of America. For 100 years, Girl Scouting
has helped build millions of girls and women of courage, confidence,
and character who make the world a better place; and, further, advances
research, policy, and programmatic expertise on girls' behalf; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts USA has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl and
launched a new initiative dedicated to girls' leadership; and the award
winning Girl Scout Leadership Program helps girls contribute to society
as leaders, thinkers, and responsible citizens; and
WHEREAS, Core programs around Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Math (STEM), environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial
literacy, and global citizenship help girls develop a solid foundation
in leadership; and
WHEREAS, Today, Girl Scouts in Washington state reaches a diverse
and plural constituency of 36,000 girls, and ensures access for all
regardless of their financial circumstances; and a dedicated network of
thousands of volunteers share their diverse backgrounds, abilities, and
areas of expertise to support our girls across the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of
Representatives commend the Girl Scouts for its 100th Year Anniversary
and 2012 Year of the Girl initiative and for its mission to raise girls
of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better
place.