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Washington House of Representatives formally recognizes Girl Scouts for services to state youth and development of future leaders, adopted February 9, 2026

Three regional councils serve Washington state: Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, and Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Girl Scouts founded 113 years ago by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia, originally named Girl Guides

Approximately half of adult women in the United States were Girl Scouts at some point, representing more than 50 million youth members nationwide

Organization provides after-school programs, civics education, and service opportunities focused on building leadership, courage, confidence, and character in girls through high school