SJR129: Joint Resolution Text

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2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE

2023 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 129

February 26, 2024 - Introduced by Senators Felzkowski, Ballweg, Larson, Roys, Spreitzer, Wirch and Agard, cosponsored by Representatives Myers, Snodgrass, J. Anderson, Andraca, Conley, Dittrich, Donovan, Emerson, Joers, Mursau, Nedweski, Ratcliff, Schmidt, Shankland, Sinicki, Stubbs and Subeck. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR129,1,2 Relating to: honoring the 112th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

SJR129,1,6 Whereas, March 12, 2024, marks the 112th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, which began in 1912 when Savannah, Georgia, native Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low gathered 18 girls to provide them the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually; and

SJR129,1,9 Whereas, for 112 years, Girl Scouting has helped build millions of girls and women of courage, confidence, and character, who act to make the world a better place; and

SJR129,1,12 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

SJR129,2,2 Whereas, the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, requires girls to make a measurable and sustainable difference in their communities, assess a need and design a solution, find the resources and support to make it happen, complete the project, and inspire others to sustain it; and

SJR129,2,4 Whereas, the Gold Award honors leadership in the Girl Scout tradition, and Gold Award recipients have already changed the world as high school students; and

SJR129,2,7 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

SJR129,2,10 Whereas, since its founding in 2000, the Girl Scout Research Institute has become an internationally recognized center for original research, research reviews, and surveys that provide significant insights into the lives of girls; and

SJR129,2,13 Whereas, through its expertise and commitment to girls, the Girl Scout program is helping each girl to discover that she is a go-getter, an innovator, a risk-taker, and a leader; a G.I.R.L.; and

SJR129,2,16 Whereas, through the dedication, time, and talent of volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities, and areas of expertise, the Girl Scout program is brought to over 39,000 girls in grades K–12 across the state of Wisconsin; and

SJR129,2,21 Whereas, today, more than 50 million American women are Girl Scout alumnae, 2.5 million girls and adult volunteers are active members, and Girl Scouts is the largest member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, a global movement composed of more than 10 million girls in 153 countries worldwide; now, therefore, be it

SJR129,3,2 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That March 12, 2024, is recognized as National Girl Scout Day in Wisconsin, and the legislature congratulates the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on 112 years of scouting.

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