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  STATE  OF  RHODE  ISLAND
  IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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  SENATE RESOLUTION
  CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW
  ENGLAND
  Introduced By: Senators Tikoian, LaMountain, Appollonio, Famiglietti, Raptakis,
  Burke, Urso, Lauria, Britto, and DiPalma
  Date Introduced: May 28, 2026
  Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
1WHEREAS, Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912, establishing an
2 organization dedicated to empowering girls through leadership, service, and personal
3 development; and
4WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England serves more than 4,000 youth
5 across the region with the support of more than 2,000 dedicated volunteers; and
6WHEREAS, For more than a century, the Girl Scouts have empowered girls to develop
7 courage, confidence, and character, and to make the world a better place; and
8WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England serve communities
9 throughout Rhode Island and nearby regions, providing leadership development programs,
10 outdoor experiences, and community service opportunities to thousands of girls each year; and
11WHEREAS, Through their dedication, determination, and vision, the Girl Scouts have
12 embarked on transforming Camp Rocky Farm into a state-of-the-art mariner facility, providing
13 Girl Scouts across Rhode Island with unique opportunities to explore the state’s treasured coastal
14 environment while learning the importance of ocean health and careers in the blue economy; and
15WHEREAS,       Through     girl-led,   collaborative   learning   initiatives   in   STEM,
16 entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement, Girl Scouts are prepared to
17 meet the challenges of the future and contribute meaningfully to society; and
18WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of all ages demonstrate a commitment to service through Take
19 Action projects that make the world a better place; and
1WHEREAS, The dedicated volunteers, troop leaders, and families who support Girl
2 Scouts play a vital role in mentoring and guiding the next generation of leaders; now, therefore be
3 it
4RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its gratitude
5 to the Girl Scouts organization for its enduring commitment to empowering girls and fostering
6 leadership, service, and community engagement; and be it further
7RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
8 transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
9 CEO Dana Borrelli-Murray.
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