LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Girl Scouts of Hardscrabble upon the
occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts USA, March 12, 2012

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 Hardscrabble upon the occasion of the 100th Anniversary
of Girl Scouts USA, March 12, 2012; 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, For the last 100 years, Girl Scouting has helped millions of
young girls and women in Nassau County, 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 in Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble and
all around the country, will gather to welcome the dawn of a new century
of Girl Scouting; various events have been planned throughout the State
of New York to commemorate the 100th Year of Girl Scouting USA; and
WHEREAS, The Hardscrabble Association of Girl Scouts will celebrate at
Allen Park with songs, balloons and refreshments, and collecting memen-
tos from each troop for a time capsule which will be buried in the park
and uncovered in 2022; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when organ-
izations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Girl Scouts of Hardscrabble 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 the members of Girl Scouts of Hardscrabble.