Today marks the 101st anniversary of The Girl Scouts of the USA. Founded on March 12, 1912, the Girl Scouts began as a group of 18 girls led by Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low. They played sports, learned new skills, engaged in their community, and soon became a nationwide organization. Girl Scouts has worked to help generations of girls achieve their fullest potential and develop confidence and maturity.
Throughout my experience in Congress, the Girl Scouts has been a voice for girls across the nation and have helped bring to my attention the issues that they believe are the most important and will have significant bearing on the future of girls in the USA. Currently, there are over 2.3 million Girl Scouts who participate in a wide range of character-building activities and create meaningful, lasting friendships with each other.
I am proud that the commemorative coin celebrating over 100 years of empowering the next generation of women leaders is now on sale. In my first session of Congress, I was one of many to cosponsor the authorization of this coin.
I commend the mission and work of the Girl Scouts, and I wish them a very happy 101st anniversary.
For more information about Girl Scouts, you can visit their website at http://www.girlscouts.org/.