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To proclaim the week of March 11-17, 2007 as Girl Scouts Make The World A Better Place Week.
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WHEREAS, Monday, March 12, 2007, marks the 95th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has helped build millions of girls and women of courage, confidence and character; and
WHEREAS, through the dedication, time, and talent of volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities, and areas of expertise, the Girl Scout organization thrives for girls in so many settings; and
WHEREAS, through Girl Scouting's premier leadership development program, girls define leadership by making the world a better place by discovering, connecting, and taking action in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities available to them today in math, science, sports, technology, health and fields that can expand their horizons; and
WHEREAS, more than 3.7 million Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 95 years of this American tradition, including 31,000 girls and adult volunteers in Girl Scouts - Seal of Ohio Council, Inc., and nearly 50 million women alumna who grew up participating in Girl Scouting and exemplify the impact of this amazing Movement; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby applaud the commitment Girl Scouts has made to America's girls and proudly proclaim the week of March 11 -17, 2007 as Girl Scouts Make The World A Better Place Week.