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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW
ENGLAND
Introduced By:
Representatives Spears, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Cotter, Chippendale,
Boylan, Donovan, Carson, Caldwell, and McEntee
Date Introduced:
May 28, 2026
Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912, establishing an
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organization dedicated to empowering girls through leadership, service, and personal
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development; and
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WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England serves more than 4,000 youth
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across the region with the support of more than 2,000 dedicated volunteers; and
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WHEREAS, For more than a century, the Girl Scouts have empowered girls to develop
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courage, confidence, and character, and to make the world a better place; and
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WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England serve communities
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throughout Rhode Island and nearby regions, providing leadership development programs,
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outdoor experiences, and community service opportunities to thousands of girls each year; and
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WHEREAS, Through their dedication, determination, and vision, the Girl Scouts have
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embarked on transforming Camp Rocky Farm into a state-of-the-art mariner facility, providing
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Girl Scouts across Rhode Island with unique opportunities to explore the state’s treasured coastal
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environment while learning the importance of ocean health and careers in the blue economy; and
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WHEREAS, Through girl-led, collaborative learning initiatives in STEM,
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entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement, Girl Scouts are prepared to
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meet the challenges of the future and contribute meaningfully to society; and
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WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of all ages demonstrate a commitment to service through Take
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Action projects that make the world a better place; and
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WHEREAS, The dedicated volunteers, troop leaders, and families who support Girl
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Scouts play a vital role in mentoring and guiding the next generation of leaders; now, therefore be
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it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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expresses its gratitude to the Girl Scouts organization for its enduring commitment to
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empowering girls and fostering leadership, service, and community engagement; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
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CEO Dana Borrelli-Murray.
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