LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl
Scouts of Northeastern New York to be celebrated September 14, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by 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 commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York's Journey of a Life-
time: A Celebration of 100 years will be held on Friday, September 14,
2012, at the National Dance Museum and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs,
New York; and
WHEREAS, This once-in-a-lifetime event will unite volunteers, alumnae,
advocates and benefactors of the Girl Scout organization at an unparal-
leled celebration that pays homage to its extraordinary heritage as the
premier organization for girls; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting in the United States of America began on March
12, 1912, when Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low organized the first Girl
Scout troop meeting of 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia; since then, it has
grown to 3.7 million members worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has cultivated in our Nation's young people the
goals of building solid values of sisterhood and the importance of work-
ing with others, stimulating both mind and body, instilling pride, and
encouraging community service and success; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting has expanded the horizons of the countless
hundreds of thousands who have participated in Scouting programs which
have made Scouting an American and international institution; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to recognize the Girl Scouts
of Northeastern New York and to wish them a future of purposeful success
and well-being; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New
York to be celebrated September 14, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York.