LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways upon
the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts USA

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
illustrious organizations that have had a significant impact on our
communities for the last century, and to honor our youth, the leaders of
tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals of this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways upon the occasion of the 100th Anniver-
sary of Girl Scouts USA; and
WHEREAS, March 12, 2012, marks the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of
the United States of America, which began in 1912, when Georgia native
Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low gathered 18 girls together to provide them
with the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually;
and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, a council that was chartered
in July 2009, currently administers the Girl Scout program to nearly
19,000 girls in 24 counties in New York State and two counties in Penn-
sylvania; the legacy of NYPENN Pathways lies in the rich history of the
former Girl Scout councils known as Central New York, Foothills, Indian
Hills, Seven Lakes, and Thousand Islands; and
WHEREAS, For the last 100 years, Girl Scouting has helped millions of
young girls and women in NYPENN Pathways, and in other councils across
the globe, build courage, confidence, and character; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Girl Scout Leadership Program has helped
members connect with their peers and create solutions to make their
communities a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, For decades, core programs around science, technology, engi-
neering, math, environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial
literacy, and global citizenship have helped thousands of members of
Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways develop a solid foundation in leadership,
and the $700 million Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led
business in the country; and
WHEREAS, On March 12, 2012, members of Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
will hold various events throughout New York State to celebrate the
100th Year of Girl Scouting USA; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways upon the occasion of the 100th
Anniversary of Girl Scouts USA; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to NYPENN CEO Pamela Hyland, and the members of Girl Scouts of
NYPENN Pathways.