Kay Bailey Hutchison: “I rise today to submit an important resolution recognizing the Girl Scouts of America. This year commemorates the 87th…”

“I rise today to submit an important resolution recognizing the Girl Scouts of America. This year commemorates the 87th anniversary of the founding of this outstanding organization. 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. For 86 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 introducing this legislation, which would designate the week beginning March 7, 1999, as 'National Girl Scout Week.' I ask our colleagues to join us.”