LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Girl Scouts of Clarence 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 Clarence upon the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of
Girl Scouts USA; and
WHEREAS, March 12, 2012, marked 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 spiritu-
ally; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of the United States of America has grown to
encompass 2.3 million girl members along with 890,000 adult members;
each year, Girl Scouts complete more than 70 million hours of community
service; and
WHEREAS, For the last 100 years, Girl Scouting has helped millions of
young girls and women in Clarence, 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, Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual
potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and
respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the founda-
tion for sound decision-making; and contribute to their improvement of
society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with
others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Girl Scouts of Clarence upon the occasion of the 100th Anni-
versary 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 Clarence.