Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
Title
Declaring the week of March 8 - March 14, 2009 as "Girl Scout Week" in Madison, Wisconsin.
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WHEREAS, Thursday, March 12, 2009, marks the 97th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council celebrated their 81st anniversary in 2008 with the first Girl Scout meeting being held in Madison in December of 1927 when Mrs. James A (Lillian) Jackson organized the Madison Council of Girl Scouts with 236 members; and,
WHEREAS, today Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council encompasses all of Dane County and parts or all of the surrounding eight counties, with 10,000 girls and volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has helped build millions of girls and women of courage, confidence, and character; and,
WHEREAS, through the dedication, time, and talent of volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities, and areas of expertise, the Girl Scout organization thrives for girls in so many settings; and,
WHEREAS, through Girl Scouting's unique leadership development program, girls define leadership by making the world a better place and by discovering, connecting, and taking action in their communities; and,
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities available to them today in math, science, sports, technology, health, and fields that can expand their horizons; and,
WHEREAS, more than 3.7 million Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 97 years of this American tradition, with nearly 50 million women who grew up participating in Girl Scouting and exemplify the impact of this amazing movement,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council declare the week of March 8 -March 14, 2009 as "Girl Scout Week" in Madison Wisconsin.