03-12-13 Girl Scouts Week
03-12-13 Girl Scouts Week
March 12, 2013, marks the 101st anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, which began in 1912 when Savannah, GA native Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low gathered 18 girls to provide them the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually; and
WHEREAS, the award winning Girl Scout Leadership Program helps girls discover themselves and their values, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place; and
WHEREAS, core programs around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial literacy, and global citizenship help girls develop a solid foundation in leadership; and
WHEREAS, the Girl Scout Cookie program, the largest girl run business in the world, empowers girls through the development of five essential skills: goal setting, money management, people skills, decision making and business ethics; and
WHEREAS, through the dedication, time, and talent of volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities, and areas of expertise, the Girl Scout Program is delivered to nearly 10,000 girls in grades K-12 throughout 10 counties across southwest Florida served by the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Council; and
WHEREAS, in Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, a girl belongs to a sisterhood of friends, dedicated to fun, discovery, exploration and taking action in her world, and where all girls are inspired and welcomed to make a difference and that together, girls can change the world. These are today’s Girl Scouts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby applaud the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and our local council, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, for their years of leadership and expertise as the voice for and of girls, and proudly proclaim this Girl Scout Week.