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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW

ENGLAND

     

     Introduced By: Senators Tikoian, LaMountain, Appollonio, Famiglietti, Raptakis,
Burke, Urso, Lauria, Britto, and DiPalma

     Date Introduced: May 28, 2026

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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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 Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its gratitude

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to the Girl Scouts organization for its enduring commitment to empowering girls and fostering

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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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