HJR136 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Girls scouts, 100 years of selling cookies, commended

Summary

A ceremonial Alabama House joint resolution that congratulates the Girl Scouts on 100 years of cookie selling and acknowledges their positive impact in the state.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution formally celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, highlighting its origins in 1917. It commends the Girl Scouts and Alabama councils for promoting financial literacy and leadership, notes the Digital Cookie initiative and its role in teaching 21st-century skills, and states that the Legislature applauds the organization. It does not change any laws or create new requirements; it serves as a ceremonial tribute.

Who It Affects

• Girl Scouts in Alabama (K-12 participants and volunteers) who are recognized for their milestone and the program's impact in the state.
• Alabama communities and families that benefit from the leadership development, educational opportunities, and community service supported by the Girl Scout Movement and its Alabama councils.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Cookie Program and its origins in 1917.
• Commends the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama and the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama for achieving this milestone and for promoting financial literacy through cookie earnings.
• Acknowledges the five essential skills taught by the cookie program: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
• Highlights the Digital Cookie initiative as part of the program, noting its role in teaching 21st-century business skills such as e-marketing, digital money management, online dashboard use, and e-commerce.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory