March 3, 2003

WHEREAS, Wednesday, March 12, 2003, marks the 91st anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low 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, gain self-confidence and skills for success, and learn their duty to the world around them; and,

WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing the interest and skill levels of today's youth in math, science, and technology to fulfill our country’s economic needs; and,

WHEREAS, more than 3.8 million current Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 91 years of an American tradition, with nearly 50 million women who are former Girl Scouts who can be mentors to help today's girls succeed;

NOW, THEREFORE, I Ava Frisinger, by virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor of Issaquah, do hereby proclaim the week of March 9 –15 as Girl Scout Week.