Backup Documents 03/10/2020 Item #16H 1 16H I
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, March 12, 2020, marks the 108th anniversary of Girl Scouts of
the USA, 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 gain courage, confidence and
character, and make their local communities and the world a
better place; and
WHEREAS, more than 2.5 million current Girl Scout members nationwide will
be celebrating 108 years of this American tradition, with nearly
50 million women who are former Girl Scouts and living proof of
the impact of this amazing Movement; and
WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida serves nearly 1,000 Collier
County girls each year, who work to support and serve the Collier
County community;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that March 8 - 14, 2020 be designated
as
GIRL SCOUT WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
BONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of March, 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN