HR0723 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the 5 Girl Scout councils that represent Illinois on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts; and

WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts have a long-standing commitment to the well-being of girls and serve more than 167,494 girls and adult volunteers throughout the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, For over a century, Girl Scouts have been actively engaged in the lives of girls; the Girl Scouts have been a resource and expert on their growth and development; and

WHEREAS, To advance the mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place, and ensure that all girls have the opportunity to be successful, the Girl Scouts serve as a resource for information, advice, and support; and

WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts have 4 issues of particular interest, including: healthy living and promoting girls' physical, social, and emotional health; STEM-increasing girls involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); girls and leadership; and financial literacy; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Girl Scouts on their 100th anniversary and wish them continued success and good fortune in the future and declare 2012 as the "Year of the Girl"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, and the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois as a symbol of our respect and esteem.