HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4683
HR 4683
By Representatives Taylor, Hall, Eslick, Pollet, Nance, Connors, Berry, Street, Wylie, Zahn, Dufault, Salahuddin, Engell, and Barkis
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, and Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington councils are proud to provide a safe learning environment for scouts of all backgrounds through the end of high school; and
WHEREAS, Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts 113 years ago in Savannah, Georgia. Originally named Girl Guides, the organization focused on leadership, skill building, and community service. The group empowered young women during a time when women did not have voting rights in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Roughly half of adult women in the United States were a Girl Scout at some point of their lives, accounting for more than 50 million youth members nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts play an indispensable role in engaging girls in after-school and out-of-school programs and experiences, which expand their world and allow them to utilize their inner community builder, innovator, change maker, and leader; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts has furthered its mission to "build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place"; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts is tailored toward building community and relationships that last a lifetime, and developing skills that permit success in adulthood in any field; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts provide civics education and service opportunities to girls of all grade levels that deepens their understanding of democracy and government, and motivates them to take part in their community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the Girl Scouts for its services to the youth of the state and the development of the next generation of leaders.