HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4683, by Representatives Taylor, Connors, Orwall,
Christian, Bronoske, Duerr, Berg, Stearns, Simmons, Senn, Pollet, Ryu, Barnard,
Mosbrucker, Robertson, Ortiz-Self, Kloba, Fosse, Eslick, and Goodman
1 WHEREAS, 111 years ago, Juliette Gordon Low organized the first
2 Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia. At a time in which women in
3 the United States were not allowed to vote, this gathering of 18
4 women all believed that they could do anything; and
5 WHEREAS, Over 50 million women in the United States today were
6 Girl Scouts during their childhood; and
7 WHEREAS, 58 percent of women serving in the United States House
8 of Representatives and 72 percent of female United States Senators
9 are Girl Scout Alumni; and
10 WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Girl Scouts of
11 Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, and Girl Scouts of Oregon and
12 Southwest Washington councils are proud to provide a safe learning
13 environment for scouts of all backgrounds through the end of high
14 school; and
15 WHEREAS, Girl Scouts is known for its cookies. Cookie season is a
16 time for scouts to develop business ethics, money management, and
17 people skills. From confidence-building and goal-setting, to
18 understanding profit margins and digital marketing, cookie season is
19 a hands-on educational experience unlike any other; and
20 WHEREAS, Girl Scouts is about so much more than cookies, it
21 allows scouts to learn about leadership, civic engagement,
22 volunteerism, business, outdoors, environmental stewardship,
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 1 planning, financial literacy, travel, STEM, and many other skills.
2 There is something tailored to each scout's interests; and
3 WHEREAS, Girl Scouting provides opportunities to girls to develop
4 skills essential to effective leadership including developing a
5 strong sense of self, displaying positive values, seeking challenges,
6 forming healthy relationships, and engaging in community problem
7 solving; and
8 WHEREAS, Girl Scouts is a place where girls can make friends,
9 have fun, find adventure, and give back to their communities; and
10 WHEREAS, Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and
11 character, who make the world a better place;
12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives
13 recognize the Girl Scouts for its services to the youth of the state
14 and the development of the next generation of leaders.
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16 I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of
17 Resolution 4683 adopted by the House of Representatives
18 February 26, 2024
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24 Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk
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