Kay Bailey Hutchison: “this year commemorates the 88th anniversary of the founding of this outstanding organization and designates the week of…”

“this year commemorates the 88th anniversary of the founding of this outstanding organization and designates the week of March 11, 2000 as National Girl Scout week. On March 16, 1950, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America became the first national organization for girls to be granted a Federal charter by Congress. The Girl Scout Organization has long been dedicated to inspiring girls and young women with the highest ideals of character, conduct, and service to others to that they may become model citizens in their communities. It is not easy growing up, particularly in today's society. The Girl Scouts is one organization that has consistently guided young women in their formative years. For 88 years, the Girl Scout movement has provided valuable leadership skills for countless girls and young women across the nation. Today, overall membership in the Girl Scouts is the highest it has been in 26 years, with 2.7 million girls and over 850,000 adult volunteers. I am proud to say that I, too, was a Girl Scout. I am pleased to be joined by Senator Mikulski in support of this legislation which designates the week beginning March 11, 2000, as 'National Girl Scout Week.' I ask our colleagues to join us.”