LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2013, as Girl Scout Day

WHEREAS, For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts of the USA has inspired
generations of girls to lead with courage, confidence, and character,
making the world a better place for all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize March 12,
2013, as Girl Scout Day, the official birthday of Girl Scouts; and
WHEREAS, On March 12, 1912, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low assembled a
group of 18 girls from Savannah, Georgia, for the first ever Girl Scout
meeting; and
WHEREAS, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low believed that all girls should
have the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually;
she organized service projects, outdoor adventures, and enrichment
programs to get girls out of the house and into the community; and
WHEREAS, Today, Girl Scouting has grown to 3.2 million; it is the
world's largest voluntary organization for girls and has influenced the
lives of more than 50 million girls and adult women who have belonged to
Girl Scouts; 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 exchanges, 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, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of New York, takes just pride in recognizing and celebrating all that
Girl Scouts of the USA has done for local communities across the coun-
try, and wishes them continued success in all their future endeavors;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize March 12, 2013, as Girl Scout Day.