4338245 ACR 20-26, “Girl Scouts of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ Recognition Resolution of 2013”

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

20-26 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

March 5, 2013

 

To recognize, honor, and support the Girl Scouts affiliated with Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, and the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital.

 

WHEREAS, the Girls Scouts organization encourages girls' healthy living through combating Relational Aggression, promotes girl-positive media images, ensures girls feel emotionally and physically safe, promotes girls' involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math , develops financial literacy skills, and gives a voice to girls in underserved communities;

 

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts Advocacy Network provides a tool for girls to become the voices for young ladies to make a difference in their communities and across the nation;

 

WHEREAS, Girl Scout members, volunteers, boards, staff, and supporters have educated policymakers and community leaders on issues that directly affect girls and the Girl Scouts;

 

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts affiliated with Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ (“Peoples Church”) has provided community outreach through Girl Scouts (and Boy Scouts) for over 40 years; 

 

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of Peoples Church, steeped in tradition, provides opportunities to develop young people into productive citizens and provide outdoor and community experience for all levels of scouting in the nation’s capital;

 

WHEREAS, the Girl Scouts of Peoples Church work vigilantly in the community on a regular basis to ensure that the basic tenants of Girl Scouting is achieved; and

 

WHEREAS, by May 2013, members of Junior Troop 4461 will receive the coveted Bronze Award, the highest level of achievement in community service that Junior Scouts can achieve.

 

 

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Girl Scouts of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

 

Sec. 2.  The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the Girl Scouts affiliated with Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ and the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital and honors them for their contributions.  

 

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first day of publication in the District of Columbia Register.