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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 176
Author: Cristina Garcia (D)
Amended: 6/23/16 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 6/23/16
SUBJECT: Girl Scouts of America Gold Award
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution commends Girl Scouts of America upon
the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold
Award, applauds the vital role the organization has played in
the lives of countless girls and young women, and extends best
wishes for its continued success in the future.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)The year 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts
of America's Gold Award, the highest honor presented by the
organization to its most exceptional scouts, and in
recognition thereof it is appropriate to underscore the
positive impact of this valued tradition and commend the
efforts of the countless women who include themselves among
the ever-growing community of Gold Award recipients.
2)Established in 1912-a time when women in the United States
could not yet vote-as a single troop of 18 girls in Savannah,
Georgia, Girl Scouts of America was conceived by Juliette
"Daisy" Gordon Low, who envisioned an organization that would
prepare girls to meet the world with courage, confidence, and
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character. Providing girls and young women the opportunity to
join together for companionship, community service, and
participation in constructive and worthwhile group activities,
the organization today encompasses nearly three million scouts
in 92 countries and more than 59 million alumnae.
3)A prestigious award that requires a true commitment to Girl
Scouts and the completion of a community-oriented project that
requires one to two years of effort, the Gold Award and its
preceding equivalents have been awarded to more than one
million girls since its inception in 1916. Recipients entering
military service and university studies are presented greater
opportunities and often distinguish themselves among their
peers as clear leaders and role models.
4)The Gold Award originated as the Gold Eaglet insignia, which
was used from 1916 to 1939, and as the organization evolved
over the years, so too did the honor. Exemplary scouts earned
the Curved Bar Award from 1940 to 1963, the First Class Award
from 1963 to 1980, and, from 1980 to the present, the Gold
Award, inspiring their peers to find greatness inside
themselves and share their ideas and passions with their
communities.
This resolution commends Girl Scouts of America upon the
occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award,
applauds the vital role the organization has played in the lives
of countless girls and young women, and extends best wishes for
its continued success in the future.
Related/Prior Legislation
ACR 108 (Wieckowski, Resolution Chapter 108, Statutes of 2012)
recognized the 100 anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified7/11/16)
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None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified7/11/16)
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
7/29/16 10:51:45
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