HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Tuesday, March 12, 2002, marks the 90'" anniversary of Girl Scouts of
the U.S.A., founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah,
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, throughout its long and distinguished history, Girl Scouting has
inspired millions of girls and women with the highest ideals of
character, conduct and patriotism; and
WHEREAS, through Girl Scouting, girls grow strong in body, mind and spirit and
learn of their importance in the world and their duty to the world around
them; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouting is playing an active role in increasing the fitness of
today's children across the country through the Girl Scouts National
Sports and Fitness Initiative; and
WHEREAS, more than three million current Girl Scout members nationwide
celebrate 90 years of an American tradition with 50 million women who
are former Girl Scouts and can be mentors to help today's girls
succeed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William Doane, by virtue of the authority vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Seal Beach do hereby proclaim the week of March 10 - 16, 2002
as
Girl Scout Week
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach,
California, at a meeting thereof held on the Eleventh day of March in the year Two
Thousand - Two.
Mayor William Doane
ATTEST:
Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk
Agenda Item A