Senate 58

SENATE RESOLUTION 58

(By Senators Chapman, Charnock, Grady, and Rucker)

[Introduced March 5, 2026]

Designating March 6, 2026, as Girl Scouts Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, 2026 marks the 114th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest and most impactful leadership program for young girls in the world; and

Whereas, Since the beginning, Girl Scouts has emphasized public service, civic engagement, and fostered a sense of community in girls; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts work to champion ambitions, cultivate their talents, and nurture the skills of these girls to confidently discover their passions and help make the world a better place; and

Whereas, During a time when girls are experiencing increased levels of anxiety, stress, loneliness, and depression, Girl Scouts provides community, consistency, and connection and is a safe haven in all the uncertainty; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts say that being a Girl Scout supports their mental health and is an accepting, safe space where they feel free to be themselves and where leaders and other girls are sources of support during difficult times; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts play an indispensable role in engaging girls in after school and out-of-school programs.  Being a Girl Scout provides experiences that expand their world allowing them to tap into their inner innovator, change maker, and leader; and

Whereas, At a time when civics education is missing from many schools, Girl Scouts engage girls of all grade levels in civics instruction that deepens their understanding of democracy and government, prepares them for a lifetime of civic engagement, and motivates them to take action on issues that are important to them; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts offers girls 21st-century programming in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); the outdoors; entrepreneurship; and beyond, helping girls develop invaluable life skills; and

Whereas, Highest Award Girl Scouts take on projects that have a measurable and sustainable impact on a community by assessing a need, designing a solution, completing a project, and inspiring others to sustain it; and

Whereas, Today, more than 50 million women, trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders are Girl Scout alums who have made the world a better place; and

Whereas, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond serves 4,065 members across 61 counties in West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland; and

Whereas, For the first time in history, four Girl Scouts from West Virginia are preparing to represent the region, fellow Girl Scouts, and all women and girls at the United Nation’s 70th Annual Commission on the Status of Women; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates March 6, 2026, as Girl Scouts Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby commends the Girl Scout Movement and Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council for providing girls a safe, inclusive all-girl space where they can hone their skills and develop leadership abilities; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Girls Scouts Black Diamond Council.