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HI HR82
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the 95th anniversary of Girl Scouts of Hawaii and the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America
- Acknowledges that Girl Scouts was founded by Juliette Gordon Low on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia with 18 girls, and that the first Hawaii troop was formed in 1917 in honor of Queen Liliuokalani
- Notes that Girl Scouts of Hawaii is the oldest Girl Scout council west of the Mississippi River, expanding to all Hawaiian islands between 1917 and 1936
- Highlights that the national organization serves over 3.2 million members including nearly 5,500 in Hawaii and is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts with over 10 million members in 145 countries
- Commends Girl Scouts' mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, noting that over 50 million alumnae include 80 percent of women business owners, 69 percent of female U.S. Senators, and 67 percent of female U.S. House members
Legislative Description
Recognizing and Congratulating the Girl Scouts of Hawaii and Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Last Action
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
3/13/2012
Full Bill Text
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