Duckworth Leads Senators in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America

Duckworth Leads Senators in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)-co-chairs of the Girl Scouts' Honorary Troop Capitol Hill-and U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NM), John Barrasso (R-WY), Angus King (I-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the 114th birthday of the Girl Scouts of America and celebrate its historic legacy of empowering girls and building powerful female leaders across the country.

"I still use the leadership skills that I developed in the Girl Scouts as a young woman in my daily life," said Duckworth. "For 114 years, Girl Scouts of America has instilled the values of service and how to always 'be prepared' in generations of girls, empowering them to lead wherever they go-in business, science, public service and beyond. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution to commemorate and honor this historic organization."

"Girl Scouts of the USA continues to instill self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of adventure in all young women," Senator Capito said. "As an alum myself, it's wonderful to see this tradition and legacy of leadership continue to inspire the next generation of young women. I am proud to cosponsor this resolution recognizing the 114th anniversary of the Girl Scouts and look forward to seeing their good work encouraging lifelong leadership skills in young women for generations to come."

"As a proud alum of the Girl Scouts, I know firsthand how important and consequential it can be to empower young girls and help them build the skills and confidence to become leaders in their communities, careers and beyond," said Senator Shaheen. "On the 114th birthday of the Girl Scouts of America, I'm glad to join my colleagues in recognizing past, present and future generations of Girl Scouts and the work they do to make the world a better place."

"As a former Girl Scout myself, I know how valuable its guiding principles of courage, confidence, and character are to helping young Nevadans grow into women who have the power to make the world a better place," said Senator Cortez Masto. "I'm proud to stand alongside my colleagues to celebrate Girl Scouts of America's 114^th birthday and honor the work they do to empower girls across the country."

"The Girl Scouts create opportunities for young women in Wyoming and around the country to develop leadership skills, build friendships, and get involved in their communities. This great organization helps promote the values of courage, adventure, teamwork, and character," said Senator Barrasso. "Our resolution celebrates the Girl Scouts' strong legacy of service and leadership."

"Across Maine and the nation, Girl Scouts learn the value of service, teamwork and perseverance-lessons that will serve them, and our communities, for a lifetime," said Senator King. "I'm proud to support this resolution recognizing 114 years of an organization that continues to empower the next generation of future leaders."

"The Girl Scouts have a long history of empowering girls and providing a place for young women to learn leadership skills," said Senator Hassan. "This resolution celebrates 114 years of the Girl Scouts and pays tribute to the Girl Scouts past and present who are carrying on the legacy of service by and for young women across the country."

Full text of the resolution is available on the Senator's website.

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