Agenda Item 2AAGENDA ITEM # 2A
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
Vrodamation
Commemorating the 100 Anniversary of Girl Scouting
WHEREAS, March 12, 2012, marks the 100 anniversary of Girl Scouting in America,
begun by Juliette Gordon Law in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting in Florida began in 1912, making this the 100 year of Girl
Scouting in the state as well as in our nation; and
WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has inspired millions of
girls and women with the highest ideals of courage, confidence, and character; and
WHEREAS, through the Girl Scout leadership experience, girls develop the skills and
lessons that will serve them a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls awareness of the
opportunities available to them in math, science, sports, technology, and other fields that can
expand their horizons; and
WHEREAS, more than three million current Girl Scout members nationwide are
celebrating 100 years of tradition and leadership with nearly 50 million women who are former
Girl Scouts and living proof of the impact of the movement.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED, by the Mayor of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, that the week of March 11, 2012, be recognized as GIRL SCOUT WEEK, and March
12, 2012, be recognized as GIRL SCOUT DAY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
My hand and caused the Official Seal of the City
Of Atlantic Beach to be affixed this 27` day of
February, 2012.
Mike Borno, MAYOR