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AL HJR76

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Berry Forte

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

HJR76 Summary

  • Celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award, which was introduced in 1916 as the Golden Eaglet and renamed the Gold Award 35 years ago.

  • Recognizes the Girl Scout movement founded on March 12, 1912, by Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low with 18 girls, aimed at developing girls physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

  • Highlights that the Girl Scout Gold Award is earned by fewer than 6 percent of Girl Scouts annually and requires grades 9-12 recipients to complete community service projects with measurable impact.

  • Directs presentation of copies of this resolution to Dr. Liz Brent, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, and Karen Peterlin, CEO of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.

  • House adopted February 25, 2016; Senate adopted March 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Girl Scout Gold Award, 100th anniversary, and girl scouts, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Forwarded to Governor on March 1, 2016 at 4:44 p.m. on March 1, 2016.

3/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2016
Rules2/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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