Georgia CommonsHR 1163: Girl Scout Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2026; commending Girl Scouts as a national leader in providing the best leadership development experience in the world to American girls; recognize
Last action January 29, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 3, 2026 as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol, honoring the Girl Scouts organization founded in Savannah by Juliette Gordon Low.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes February 3, 2026 as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and praises the Girl Scouts as a leadership development organization for girls. The resolution recounts the history of Girl Scouts, founded in Savannah in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, and notes that the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Greater Atlanta Councils currently serve about 43,000 members in Georgia. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press. The resolution creates no new rules, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Officially designates February 3, 2026 as Girl Scout Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends the Girl Scouts organization as a leader in leadership development for girls.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Recites historical facts about Girl Scouts, including its 1912 founding in Savannah and current Georgia membership numbers, without creating any legal obligations.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Greater Atlanta Councils and their roughly 43,000 Georgia members, as well as the Clerk of the House, who is tasked with distributing copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives Girl Scouts official recognition at the state capitol on a specific day but does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements on any agency or organization.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes February 3, 2026 as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commends Girl Scouts for developing courage, confidence, and character in girls.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 3, 2026, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and commend the Girl Scouts as a national leader in developing girls of courage, confidence, and character.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Teddy Reese (D, HD-140)
- Rhonda Burnough (D, HD-077)
- Rhonda Taylor (D, HD-092)
- Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)
Topics
- Girl Scouts
- state capitol observances
- legislative resolutions
- Georgia history