LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson,
Inc. upon the occasion of its Centennial Gala on March 15, 2012, cele-
brating 100 years of Girl Scouting

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 commend
the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. upon the occasion of its
Centennial Gala "Women of Leadership and Excellence" on Thursday, March
15, 2012, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Tarrytown, New York, celebrating
100 years of Girl Scouting; and
WHEREAS, For the past 100 years, Girl Scouting has inspired gener-
ations of girls to lead with courage, confidence, and character; and
WHEREAS, Today's girls are changing the world; the Girl Scout Leader-
ship Experience helps girls discover what they can do, connect with
others, and take action to improve the world around them; and
WHEREAS, Over 32,000 girls participate in Girl Scouts Heart of the
Hudson, Inc. in its seven county area, including: Dutchess, Orange,
Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester; Girl Scouts take
action everyday to enhance and improve their communities; and
WHEREAS, These exceptional young women experience leadership today
that prepares them to be the leaders tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girls Scouts' member-
ship has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.2 million
members throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, As the Girl Scout movement enters its second century, it
reaffirms its mission to build girls of courage, confidence and charac-
ter who make the world a better place; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts who hail from or reside in New York State
include: Olympic Speed Skating Gold Medalist, Bonnie Kathleen Blair who
was born in Cornwall, New York; well-known Comedian/Actress, the late
Lucille Ball who was born in Jamestown, New York; former United States
Senator representing New York State and currently serving as the United
States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton who resides in New York;
Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Actress Mariah Carey who was born in
Huntington; Long Island, New York; Operatic Soprano Martina Arroyo who
was born in New York City; Fashion Designer Vera Wang, who was born and
raised in New York City; Actress and former First Lady Nancy Reagan who
was born in New York City; and Actress Susan Lucci, who was born in
Scarsdale, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accom-
plishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
youth of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. upon the occasion of
its Centennial Gala on March 15, 2012, celebrating 100 years of Girl
Scouting; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Girls Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc., 2 Great Oak Lane,
Pleasantville, New York 10570.