CA ACR159

Recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America on their 112th anniversary on March 12, 2024, and the 107th anniversary of Girl Scout cookies

Notes Girl Scouts was founded on March 12, 1912, by Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia, with 18 girls and has grown to include over 50,000,000 alumni women

Acknowledges Girl Scouts' mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character through programming in civics, STEM, entrepreneurship, outdoors, and community service

Recognizes Girl Scouts provides mental health support, social connection, and civic engagement opportunities during a time when girls experience increased anxiety, stress, and loneliness

Notes Girl Scouts is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, which includes 10,000,000 girls and young women in 153 countries