AJR95,1,63 Whereas, March 12, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the
4United States of America, which began in 1912 when Savannah, Georgia, native
5Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low gathered 18 girls to provide them the opportunity to
6develop physically, mentally, and spiritually; and

AJR95,1,97 Whereas, for 100 years, girl scouting has helped build millions of girls and
8women of courage, confidence, and character who act to make the world a better
9place; and

AJR95,1,1210 Whereas, the award-winning Girl Scout Leadership Program helps girls
11discover themselves and their values, connect with others, and take action to make
12the world a better place; and

AJR95,2,213 Whereas, the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting,
14requires girls to make a measurable and sustainable difference in their community,

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1assess a need and design a solution, find the resources and support to make it
2happen, complete the project, and also inspire others to sustain it; and

AJR95,2,43 Whereas, the Gold Award honors leadership in the Girl Scout tradition, and
4Gold Award recipients have already changed the world as high school students; and

AJR95,2,75 Whereas, core programs around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
6(STEM), environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial literacy, and global
7citizenship help girls develop a solid foundation in leadership; and

AJR95,2,108 Whereas, since its founding in 2000, the Girl Scout Research Institute has
9become an internationally recognized center for original research, research reviews,
10and surveys that provide significant insights into the lives of girls; and

AJR95,2,1311 Whereas, through the dedication, time, and talent of volunteers of different
12backgrounds, abilities, and areas of expertise, the Girl Scout Program is brought to
13over 75,000 girls in grades K-12 across the state of Wisconsin; and

AJR95,2,1814 Whereas, today, more than 50 million American women are Girl Scout
15alumnae, 3.3 million girls and adult volunteers are active members, and Girl Scouts
16is the largest member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, a
17global movement comprised of more than 10 million girls in 145 countries worldwide;
18now, therefore, be it