HR123: HR123 Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2025; commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it honors the Girl Scouts organization, noting its founding in Savannah in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low and its mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character. The resolution recites facts about the organization's history and reach, including that more than 59 million American women are Girl Scout alumnae and that Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Greater Atlanta Councils serve about 43,000 members in Georgia. It formally designates February 4, 2025, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally designates February 4, 2025, as Girl Scout Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends the Girl Scouts organization as a national leader in leadership development for girls.
• Recites historical and membership facts about Girl Scouts, including its founding in Savannah in 1912.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.

This resolution primarily affects the Girl Scouts organization and its members and volunteers in Georgia, including the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Greater Atlanta Councils, which serve about 43,000 members statewide. It does not impose duties on the general public.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it carries no legal requirements, funding, or penalties. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of the Girl Scouts organization by the Georgia House of Representatives on a designated day.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the history of Girl Scouts, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah in 1912.
• It states that more than 59 million American women are Girl Scout alumnae and 2.6 million girls and adult volunteers are active members.
• It notes that Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Greater Atlanta Councils serve approximately 43,000 members in Georgia.
• The resolving clause designates February 4, 2025, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commends the organization.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-30House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-30House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-30House Hopper (House)

• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)Primary sponsor
• Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)

• Girl Scouts
• ceremonial resolution
• state capitol recognition
• youth organizations