SR81 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Scott BeasonVivian Davis FiguresJimmy HolleyHarri Anne SmithGreg J. ReedShadrack McGillDick BrewbakerPaul BussmanBill HoltzclawPhillip W. WilliamsClay ScofieldGerald O. DialBryan TaylorJerry L. FieldingTom WhatleyGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyBobby D. SingletonArthur OrrWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyCam WardGerald H. AllenJ.T. WaggonerDel MarshBen H. BrooksTrip PittmanRodger SmithermanPaul SanfordRusty GloverHank SandersQuinton RossRoger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnMark Slade Blackwell

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Girl Scout Day in Alabama, recognized

Summary

Senate resolution recognizing April 28, 2011 as Girl Scout Day in Alabama and praising the Girl Scouts for leadership and community impact.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution formally designates April 28, 2011 as Girl Scout Day in Alabama. It acknowledges the long history and impact of the Girl Scouts in promoting leadership, health, STEM, and financial literacy among Alabama girls. It notes that Girl Scouts can provide expertise to policymakers on issues affecting girls, such as bullying, cyber-bullying, healthy media images, and eating disorders. This is ceremonial recognition rather than creating new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Girls and young women in Alabama who participate in or are served by the Girl Scout program (ages 5-17) and their families.
• Girl Scout councils in Alabama (Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama and Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama) and their local troops.
• Members of the Alabama Legislature and state government who recognize and engage with Girl Scout leadership and issues affecting girls.

Key Provisions

• Designates April 28, 2011 as Girl Scout Day in Alabama.
• Recognizes the Girl Scout mission to promote girls' health, leadership, STEM education, and financial literacy.
• Notes that Girl Scouts can provide policymakers with expertise on issues affecting girls, including relational aggression, bullying, cyber-bullying, healthy media images, and eating disorders.
• Acknowledges the long history of Girl Scouts and their role as a resource for girls’ growth and development, including references to Troop 1912 and the bipartisan delegation of Alabama lawmakers educating the Legislature about girls' issues.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory