Celebrates the 113th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA and their legacy of empowering girls to become leaders.
Young Kim
Representative
CA-40
This bill recognizes and celebrates the 113th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and its founder, Juliette Gordon Low, for their legacy of empowering girls. It acknowledges the organization's focus on STEM, outdoors, and entrepreneurship, and the release of the Juliette Gordon Low Commemorative Quarter. The bill also congratulates Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2024 and encourages the Girl Scouts of the United States of America to continue to champion the ambitions, nurture the creativity, and support the talents of future women leaders.
Girl Scouts Hit 113 Years Strong: Resolution Honors Legacy of Leadership and Founder Juliette Gordon Low
This resolution celebrates the Girl Scouts of the USA's 113th birthday, recognizing the organization's long history of building girls into leaders with "courage, confidence, and character." It's essentially a big, official shout-out to the Girl Scouts for their work in empowering young women.
Scouting for Impact
The resolution spotlights the Girl Scouts' ongoing commitment to providing girls with a supportive space to grow. It highlights their focus on 21st-century skills, specifically mentioning programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), outdoor activities, and entrepreneurship. Think coding camps, wilderness survival skills, and learning how to launch a business – all within the Girl Scout framework.
Honoring the Founder
The resolution also gives a nod to Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts. It specifically mentions the release of the Juliette Gordon Low Commemorative Quarter by the United States Mint on March 25, 2025. It is a tangible way to honor her legacy and keep her vision alive.
Real-World Impact
While this resolution doesn't create new laws or allocate funding, it does something important: it formally recognizes the positive impact of the Girl Scouts. For current and former Girl Scouts, this kind of recognition can be validating. It also raises public awareness of the organization's continued relevance, potentially encouraging more girls to join and benefit from their programs. Imagine a young girl seeing this and thinking, "Hey, that's something I could be a part of!" This resolution acknowledges an organization that helps girls develop crucial life skills, from outdoor survival to financial literacy, which are vital tools for success in any field, whether you're negotiating a business deal or navigating a challenging hike.
Looking Ahead
The resolution concludes by "encouraging" the Girl Scouts to keep doing what they're doing: "champion the ambitions, nurture the creativity, and support the talents of future women leaders." It reinforces the idea that investing in girls' development has a ripple effect, benefiting not just the individuals but society as a whole.