IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 206 
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 105th birthday 
and on the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 17, 2017 
Mr. CARTER of Georgia (for himself, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mrs. WAT-
SON COLEMAN, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. SINEMA, Ms. KAPTUR, 
Mr. ARRINGTON, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. MOORE, Mr. JODY B. 
HICE of Georgia, Ms. ESTY, and Ms. TENNEY) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America 
on its 105th birthday and on the 100th anniversary 
of the Girl Scout Cookie Program. 
Whereas, for over a century, Girl Scouts of the United States 
of America has inspired millions of girls to lead with 
courage, confidence, and character; 
Whereas the Girl Scout movement began on March 12, 1912, 
when Juliette ‘‘Daisy’’ Gordon Low, a native of Savan-
nah, Georgia, organized a group of 18 girls and provided 
them with the opportunity to develop physically, intellec-
tually, socially, and spiritually; 
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Whereas, through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls 
develop skills and learn lessons that will serve them 
throughout their lifetime, assisting them to contribute to 
their communities and make the world a better place; 
Whereas the Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps girls de-
velop a solid foundation in leadership through core pro-
grams in science, technology, engineering, and math 
(STEM), environmental stewardship, healthy living, fi-
nancial literacy, and global citizenship; 
Whereas, from humble beginnings as a way for Girl Scout 
troops to finance activities, the Girl Scout Cookie Pro-
gram, which is in its 100th year, has evolved into the 
most powerful and successful financial literacy tool in the 
world for girls; 
Whereas the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches 5 essential 
skills— 
(1) goal setting; 
(2) decisionmaking; 
(3) money management; 
(4) people skills; and 
(5) business ethics; 
Whereas Girl Scouts have demonstrated their exemplary lead-
ership and philanthropic spirit by using cookie earnings 
to do remarkable things within their communities that re-
flect the important mission of Girl Scouts; 
Whereas Girl Scouts consistently drive positive change in 
their communities, thanks in part to the cookie sale, 
doing what they can to make the world a better place; 
Whereas Girl Scout participation has been instrumental in 
working to develop female leaders in government, busi-
ness, and public service; 
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Whereas virtually every female astronaut who has flown in 
space is a Girl Scout alumna, as are a majority of female 
CEOs; 
Whereas 57 percent of female Members of Congress, 76 per-
cent of women in the Senate, and 80 percent of female 
governors were Girl Scouts; 
Whereas, while Girl Scouts has evolved over the years, the 
fundamental experience of being a part of Girl Scouts 
connects generations of women; 
Whereas, today, more than 59,000,000 United States women 
are Girl Scout alumnae and 2,700,000 girls and adult 
volunteers are active members; 
Whereas Girl Scouts provides a safe and enriching environ-
ment in which girls feel supported in pursuit of their 
dreams, whether those dreams are educational, entrepre-
neurial, cultural, civic, corporate, or environmental; and 
Whereas Girl Scouts connects girls to a world of possibilities 
in a positive and inclusive girl-led environment, where 
girls are inspired to discover their passions and empow-
ered to reach their full potential: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the remarkable impact that 105 
years of Girl Scouts has had on life in our commu-
nities, the United States, and the world; 
(2) recognizes Girl Scouts for 100 years of girls 
learning financial literacy through the iconic Girl 
Scout Cookie Program; and 
(3) joins Girl Scouts of the United States of 
America in working to ensure that all girls get the 
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support and tools they need to succeed and become 
future leaders of the United States. 
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