HR96 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara DrummondRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Girl Scout Gold Award, 100th anniversary, and girl scouts, commended

Summary

Alabama House resolution congratulates the Girl Scout Gold Award on its 100th anniversary and honors Girl Scouts in Alabama for their leadership and community service.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial expression of congratulations from the Alabama House of Representatives. It explains the Gold Award’s history and what it represents, including the process of earning it and the potential benefits. It also directs that copies of the resolution be given to the two Alabama Girl Scout councils’ leaders and invites continued celebration and support for the program.

Who It Affects

• Girl Scouts in Alabama, especially members of the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama and the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, who are recognized and celebrated by the resolution.
• Gold Award recipients (girls in grades 9-12) and Girl Scout alumnae/supporters, who gain formal recognition and are noted for potential benefits and positive outcomes associated with earning the award.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates the Girl Scouts and Gold Award recipients on the centennial of the Gold Award.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to Dr. Liz Brent, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, and Karen Peterlin, CEO of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, with best wishes for continued success.
• Provides background on the Gold Award, describing it as the highest award in Girl Scouting, earned by 9th- to 12th-grade girls through a process of identifying a community need, designing a solution, completing the project, and sustaining its impact.
• Notes that fewer than six percent of Girl Scouts earn the Gold Award each year and that recipients may be eligible for advanced rank in the U.S. Armed Forces or for scholarships at some colleges and universities.
• Describes positive outcomes for Gold Award recipients, including greater self-esteem, civic engagement, leadership confidence, and overall life satisfaction.
• Encourages alumnae and supporters to celebrate the centennial and continue supporting the Gold Award program.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory