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Alaska State Legislature celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, which was founded on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia by Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low with 18 girls.

Girl Scouts have served millions of girls and women for 100 years, developing courage, confidence, and character through leadership programs in science, technology, engineering, math, environmental awareness, healthy living, financial literacy, and global citizenship.

Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest honor, requiring recipients to make a measurable and sustainable difference in their community by assessing needs, designing solutions, and inspiring others to sustain projects.

Girl Scouts of Alaska serves more than 6,000 girls in grades kindergarten through 12 across the state through volunteer dedication.

The Alaska State Legislature proclaims 2012 as the Year of the Girl and directs copies of this resolution be sent to Girl Scouts of Alaska leadership and Alaska's congressional delegation.