LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Girl Scouts Junior Troop 60325 of Fair-
port, New York, 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 Girl
Scouts Junior Troop 60325 of Fairport, New York, upon the occasion of
the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts USA, "The Year of the Girl"; and
WHEREAS, The members of Girl Scouts Junior Troop 60325 of Fairport,
New York, include Emily Burnham, Megan McMurty, Gia Muto, Claire Proven-
zo, Emily Rhine, Dori Rizzo, Lindsey Sharman, Madison Voelcker, Emma
VonDerLinn, and the Troop Leaders are Amy Provenzo, Jenni Burnham and
Joi McMurty; 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, Members of Fairport Girl Scouts Junior Troop 60325 sent
letters to First Lady Michelle Obama discussing healthy eating habits
and an active lifestyle; and these letters touched the First Lady --
prompting an invite to the White House in Washington, DC; and
WHEREAS, On Monday, March 26, 2012, the First Lady will welcome the
nine local Girl Scouts and several leaders, as well as children from
across the country, to join her for the 4th annual White House Kitchen
Garden spring planting; and
WHEREAS, The members of Fairport Girl Scout Junior Troop 60325 intend
to use this visit to the White House as part of their projects to
achieve the prestigious Girl Scouts Bronze Award; and
WHEREAS, In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power
of girls together; through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as
extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community
service projects, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship,
girls grow courageous and strong; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, 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 foundation for sound decision-making; and contribute to their
improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and
cooperation with others; and
WHEREAS, Of the more than 2.3 million young women and 890,000 adults
involved in the Girl Scouts of the USA, Junior Troop 60325 exhibits
leadership and a commitment to serving others that is being nationally
recognized and makes the State of New York a better place to live, work
and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Girl Scouts Junior Troop 60325 of Fairport, New York, upon the
occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts USA; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Girl Scouts Junior Troop 60325 of Fairport, New York.