Title: Girl Scouts

Summary: Honors 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America & recognizes 2012 as "The Year of the Girl" in the State of Florida.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, on June 10, 1915,the organization was incorporated as Girl Scouts, Inc., under the laws of the District of Columbia, and on March 16, 1950, Girl Scouts of the United States of America was chartered by the United States Congress, and WHEREAS, over the last years, the Girl Scouts have helped millions of girls and women develop courage, confidence, and character, equipping them with the skills to make the world a better place, and WHEREAS, presently, there are more than million Girl Scouts alumnae and 3.2 million ac tive members in the United States, with additional troops and groups in more than 22 countries worldwide, and WHEREAS, the award winning Girl Scout Leadership Program helps girls discover themselves and their values, connect with others, and take action, and WHEREAS, this leadership model helps girls develop skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, cooperation and team WHEREAS, core programs around science, technolog y, engineering, and math (STEM), environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial literacy, and global citizenship help girls develop a solid foundation in leadership, and WHEREAS, since its founding in 2000, the Girl Scout Research Institute has beco me an internationally recognized center for original research, research reviews, and surveys that provide significant insights into the lives of girls, and WHEREAS, through the dedication, time, and talent of volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities,and areas of expertise, the Girl Scouts Program has been delivered to over 100,000 girls in grades Kacross the State of Florida, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: That Girl Scouts of th eUnited States of America is recognized and commended on the occasion of its 100th anniversary and that 2012 is recognized as "The Year of the Girl" in the State of Florida.