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GA HR1054
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ron Stephens
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AI Summary
- Dedicates the bridge over the Savannah River between downtown Savannah and Hutchinson Island (US 17/SR 404) in Chatham County as the Juliette Gordon Low Bridge, honoring the native Savannahian who founded the Girl Scouts movement
- Juliette Gordon Low held the first Girl Scouts gathering of 18 girls in Savannah on March 12, 1912, breaking conventions by reaching across class, cultural, ethnic, and disability boundaries
- Girl Scouts has grown to 2.6 million current members and 59 million alumnae, with a presence in all U.S. states and territories and more than 90 countries worldwide
- Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Juliette Gordon Low Bridge
- Authorizes the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Low family and the Department of Transportation
Legislative Description
Juliette Gordon Low Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/8/2018
Full Bill Text
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