A senate RESOLUTION honoring juliette gordon low, founder of the girl scouts of the united states of america, during girl scouts week.
Whereas, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America was founded by Juliette Gordon Low, who met with a group of 18 girls on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, for the purpose of establishing an organization that would give girls the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually; and
Whereas, Juliette Gordon Low served as president of the national Girl Scout organization until 1920; and
Whereas, Juliette Gordon Low died on January 17, 1927, knowing that she had played an influential role in establishing an organization that would expand the opportunities for girls and young women; and
Whereas, on March 16, 1950, the Girl Scouts became the first national organization for girls to be granted a federal charter by Congress; and
Whereas, the four fundamental goals of the Girl Scouts are to encourage girls to develop their full potential; to relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; to develop a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide for sound decision making; and to contribute to the improvement of society; and
Whereas, Girl Scouting has been inspiring and teaching girls in North Carolina for more than 93 years; and
Whereas, more than 90,000 current Girl Scout girl and adult members in North Carolina and millions nationwide will be celebrating this American tradition; and
Whereas, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has welcomed girls and women from every background to join and has inspired them with courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place; and
Whereas, through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience girls develop the skills and lessons that will serve them throughout their lives so that they may contribute to their communities and to our great State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities in math, science, sports, technology, and many other fields of interest that can expand their horizons; and
Whereas, Girl Scout Week will be observed March 6‑12, 2011; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate honors the memory of Juliette Gordon Low for her role in founding the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
SECTION 2.  The Senate joins the Girl Scouts of North Carolina in celebrating the week of March 6‑12, 2011, as Girl Scout Week.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.