Bill Text: WV SR45 | 2024 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of USA
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: (Passed) 2024-02-19 - Completed legislative action [SR45 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2024-SR45-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 45
(By Senator Grady)
[Introduced February 16, 2024]
Recognizing the 112th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Whereas, March 12, 2024, marks the 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest and most impactful leadership program for girls in the world; and
Whereas, Since our beginnings, Girl Scouts has emphasized public service and civic engagement, and has fostered a sense of community in girls; and
Whereas, Girl Scouts works to champion the ambitions, cultivate the talents, and develop the skills of girls to confidently pursue their passions and make the world a better place; and
Whereas, During a time when girls are experiencing increased levels of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and depression, Girl Scouts provides community, consistency, and connection for girls, and is a safe haven in all the uncertainty; and
Whereas, Girls say that Girl Scouts support their mental health and it is an accepting, safe space where they feel free to be themselves and where leaders and other girls are sources of support during difficult times; and
Whereas, Girl Scouts plays an indispensable role in engaging girls in after school and out-of-school programming and experiences that expand their world and allow them to tap into their inner innovator, change maker, and leader; and
Whereas, At a time when civics education is missing from many schools, Girl Scouts engages girls of all grade levels in civics programming that deepens their understanding of democracy and government, prepares them for a lifetime of civic engagement, and motivates them to act on issues that are important to them; and
Whereas, Girl Scouts offers girls 21st century programming in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); the outdoors; entrepreneurship; and beyond, helping girls develop invaluable life skills; and
Whereas, Gold Award Girl Scouts take on projects that have a measurable and sustainable impact on a community by assessing a need, designing a solution, completing a project, and inspiring others to sustain it; and
Whereas, Today, more than 50 million women, trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders, are Girl Scout alums who have made the world a better place; and
Whereas, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond serves 4,562 girls across 61 counties in West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the 112th anniversary of the Girls Scouts of the USA; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council.
