HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-12 Proclamation - Girl Scouts of America's 100th AnniversaryO fjtce o f May
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, March 12, 2012 marks the 100 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, for 100 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
WHEREAS, today, more than 500 million American women are Girl Scout
alumnae, 3.3 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 comprised of more than 10 million girls in 145 countries worldwide; and
WHEREAS, core programs around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,
environmental stewardship, healthy living, financial literacy and global citizenship help
girls develop a solid foundation in leadership; and
WHEREAS, many girls from the City of Tukwila and numerous dedicated adult
volunteers are proud to be a part of the Girl Scout tradition in our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM HAGGERTON, MAYOR of the City of Tukwila,
do hereby applaud the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for their 100 years of
leadership and expertise as the voice for and of girls; the Girl Scouts of Western
Washington for providing the local support for Girl Scouting in our community; and the
Girl Scouts of Tukwila for their courage, confidence, and character to act to make our
world a better place, and proudly proclaim 2012 as:
Year of The Girl
Presented at the City Council Meeting this 12 day of March, 2012
Jim Hagge ayor of Tukwila
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