Georgia CommonsSR 637: Girl Scout Day; recognize February 3, 2026
Last action January 29, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes 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 passed by the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It designates February 3, 2026, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol and praises the Girl Scouts as a leader in developing young women's leadership skills. The resolution recounts the history of the Girl Scouts, founded in Savannah in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, and notes that about 43,000 Girl Scout members currently live in Georgia, served by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Greater Atlanta Councils. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. It does not create any new requirement, funding, or program.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 3, 2026, as Girl Scout Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends the Girl Scouts organization as a leader in youth leadership development for girls.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Recites historical background on Juliette Gordon Low's founding of the Girl Scouts in Savannah in 1912.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects the Girl Scouts organization and its members in Georgia, including the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Greater Atlanta Councils, which together serve about 43,000 members statewide. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, giving the Girl Scouts organization a formal day of honor at the state capitol and public acknowledgment from the Senate.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble recounts the founding of the Girl Scouts by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah in 1912 and its growth to over 59 million American alumnae.
- The resolved clause formally recognizes February 3, 2026, as Girl Scout Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available 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
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
Topics
- Girl Scouts
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution
- youth leadership